Charleston, West Virginia, September 29th / PRNewswire / -- A non-profit organization BCTCares Foundation, initiated and operated by employees of Potomac Bank ( OTCID : PTBS ), recently announced that its annual Pack the ' Pack fundraising event has broken the annual fundraising record, raising $120,000 to support local charities that help address food shortages for children and their families. This year's fundraising amount surpassed last year's record of $104,000.

The mission of the project is to collaborate with four local non-profit organizations, all of which are located in the markets served by Potomac Bank. These partners focus on providing nutritious food for children, individuals, and families who do not have access to safe food. This year, each partner organization will receive a donation of $30,000 to provide critical funds for purchasing food, which is enough to fill more than 11,000 backpacks, with each backpack providing food for a child for two days (over the weekend). This fundraising campaign is held annually from July 1st to August 31st. Donations come from bank customers, suppliers, employees, and board members, as well as residents of the communities surrounding the branches and offices in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Since its establishment in 2019, BCTCares Foundation has donated a total of $601,000 to address local food insecurity issues, particularly those concerning children's food safety.

Potomac Bank President and CEO Alice P. Frazier said, "I find it difficult to put into words the pride, gratitude, and respect I feel for every participant in this year's record-breaking fundraising event. This year's success belongs to many people. Our employees, customers, suppliers, and community members came together around this effort, and their generosity and dedication inspire us every day. I am deeply grateful to everyone who provided funding, volunteer services, or contributed their professional expertise. Your support is changing lives, helping more children in our community overcome food shortages, and bringing hope to families in our communities. This achievement powerfully reminds us of what we can achieve when we all come together for a greater goal."

During the Pack the Pack event, BCTCares collaborated with local backpack project non-profit organizations, which used the donations to purchase and distribute food. The partners of the local backpack project include:

• Berkeley County Backpack Program (West Virginia Berkeley County) - http :// feedbcwvkids.org /
• Community Combined Ministries – Kidz Power Pacs (West Virginia Berkeley and Jefferson counties) - https :// communitycombined.org /
• HARC / Micah 's Backpack (Maryland Washington County) - https :// harccoalition.org / programs / micahs-backpack /
• Fueled (formerly Loudoun Backpack Coalition, Loudoun County in Virginia) - https :// www.loudouneducationfoundation.org / fueled

For more information on the BCTCares Foundation, Pack, the, and Pack projects, please visit the Potomac Bank website at www.potomac.bank / about / bctcares.

About BCTCares Foundation

BCTCares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2021 with the mission to provide direct support to children, families, and individuals within four main counties who face food insecurity, specifically those served by BCT-Bank, of, Charles Town (also known as The Community's Bank). The foundation is located at 111 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV, 25414. For more information, please visit their profile page at https:// www.potomac.bank / about / bctcares. The contact number for BCTCares Foundation, Inc is 87-1550562. Donations may qualify for tax deductions; please consult with your tax advisor for details.

About Potomac Bank

Potomac Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares and Inc. ( OTCID : PTBS ). It was established in 1871, originally known as Bank of Charles Town, and was renamed Potomac Bank on November 3, 2025. As of June 30, 2026, the company's total assets amounted to 981 million US dollars. The bank operates through 9 branches and 2 loan production offices, serving the Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia, Washington County in Maryland, and northern Virginia. The bank provides comprehensive financial solutions through its personal and commercial banking services, trust, wealth management, and BCT Investments services, as well as residential mortgage lending. It also serves the community as a preferred lender under the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the United States. Over the past few years, the bank has received numerous awards and recognitions, including " Top Performing Banks " (assets under 2 billion US dollars) and " Best Banks to Work For " from American Banker, as well as " Best of the Best " awards from Journal-News and " Loudoun 's Favorite " award from LoudounNow.

The company's shares are quoted on the OTCID market under the code “PTBS”. For more information, please visit the bank's website at www.potomac.bank.

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