Community Impact

First National Bank of River Falls gives back to the community

The First National Bank of River Falls team is customer oriented, personally engaging, and locally focused. Our employees are proud to be your community bank and in turn, volunteer time, effort and money to further enhance our community and way of life. The FNBRF family is passionate about dedicating time and resources towards making it an even better place to live for now and future generations.

FNBRF Shoe Some Love 5K & Kid's Fun Run

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Register for our 17th Annual FNBRF 5k

The need for athletic shoes among local children continues to grow in the River Falls and Prescott communities. For many families, purchasing new shoes for the school year can be a financial strain — and for kids, worn-out or ill-fitting shoes can impact their comfort, confidence, and ability to fully participate in school activities.

That’s why the Shoe Some Love FNBRF 5K and Kids Run exists.

Proceeds from the event go directly toward purchasing brand-new athletic shoes and socks for children in need. Over the past eight years, more than 4,000 pairs have been distributed — helping students walk into school feeling confident, included, and ready to learn.

Each year, our committee works directly with local school representatives to identify students who could benefit most. A simple pair of shoes can remove one of the most visible signs of hardship and replace it with dignity, pride, and opportunity.

When you participate in the Shoe Some Love 5K — or even purchase a t-shirt — you’re doing more than signing up for a race. You’re helping a child start the school year on solid footing.

Join us for the 2026 Shoe Some Love FNBRF 5K on April 18th, 2026

River Falls High School Scoreboard
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First National Bank is proud to be a sponsor of River Falls High School Athletics, contributing monies toward the school's state-of-the-art electronic scoreboard. Go Wildcats!

Employee Appreciation Day
First National Bank of River Falls celebrated Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 6th through a Donuts & Donation theme.  Employees enjoyed donuts and directed a donation of $100 in their honor to a non-profit organization of their choice. As a result of the celebration, 36 different non-profit organizations are putting $7,100 into action thanks to FNBRF employees!
AED Devices to Prescott Police Department
aed_devices_prescottFNBRF provided financial assistance and helped the Prescott Police Department provide an AED in each of their vehicles servicing Prescott and the surrounding communities.
ARC, Assistance Resource Center, Inc.
arc-donation-check-from-fnbrfARC, Assistance Resource Center, Inc., provides short term financial assistance to community members needing help to meet their basic needs, in addition to providing them access to additional resources. First National Bank of River Falls proudly donated $2,000 to their organization in hopes of them achieving their goals.
River Falls Sharing Families
sharing-families-christmas-giftsThe holiday season can be a time of financial hardship and worry for many families; especially those with children. In 2019, FNBRF staff made the holidays a little more special by providing Christmas gifts to a local family with five children.
Additional Community Impact
The following are additional community donations and initiatives near and dear to the FNBRF family.
  • Donated to the River Falls Baseball Council, acquiring naming rights to FNBRF Field
  • Donated Dasher Boards at the Wildcat Centre to River Falls Youth Hockey
  • Donated to the Prescott School District, acquiring naming rights to FNBRF Field
  • Donated to CVTC's Faculty Office Complex
  • Donated to the River Falls EDC Business Innovation Center Gardens