Food Businesses
A bank built by people like you
We're an online bank designed and built by and for food business operators. Whether it's a new loan, refinancing an existing loan, or deposit accounts, you won't find another bank that understands the local food ecosystem like us.

Founded by a food entrepreneur, we're the bank you've been waiting for.
Tailored Solutions
Because we've been in your shoes, we can create customized solutions that meet your unique needs. You can finally stop explaining (and re-explaining) your business to bankers who view you as a square peg that needs to fit their round hole.
Aligned Community
We're building a community, thousands strong, bound together by a shared passion for a more sustainable, equitable, and culturally vibrant future.

Uncommon Support
We're well-connected in the food industry, and love introducing our friends to each other. Make the connections you need to unlock growth.
Products to Fit Your Needs
Designed with your organization in mind
Spend Local Business Accounts

Simple, transparent operating accounts with no monthly maintenance fees and a $0.01 minimum balance5.
Save Local Business Accounts

Earn competitive interest on your excess cash without restricting your liquidity.
Local Impact Business CDs

Earn higher returns on our certificates of deposit (CDs) with terms ranging from three months to 100 years (no - not a typo).
Loans

Financing solutions for every situation - from smaller ticket equipment loans...to high-dollar commercial mortgages.
Products to Fit Your Needs
Designed with your organization in mind
Spend Local Community Accounts

Simple, transparent operating accounts with no monthly maintenance fees and a $0.01 minimum balance.
Save Local Business Accounts

Earn competitive interest on your excess cash without restricting your liquidity.
Local Impact Business CDs

Earn higher returns on our certificates of deposit (CDs) with terms ranging from three months to 100 years (no - not a typo).
Loans

Financing solutions for every situation - from smaller ticket equipment loans...to high-dollar commercial mortgages.
Solutions Designed for You
Join a Like-Minded Community
Access to Industry Leaders

Bob Burke
Board Member
Bob is the founder and operator of Natural Products Consulting, and the co-author of the Natural Products Field Manual. He previously spent 11 years as Vice President of Sales and Corporate Development at Stonyfield Farm, and is currently an outside director at EcoFish, Saffron Road, Uncle Matt's Organic, Cali’Flour Foods, and King Arthur Baking (where he serves as Board Chair).
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Matthew Meisel
Board Member
Matthew is the Chief Development Officer at Little Leaf Farms, working to make locally grown, great-tasting lettuce available year-round through their state-of-the-art greenhouses. He's also previously served as their CFO. When he's not at Little Leaf, he's growing herbs and vegetables in his backyard.
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Levon Kurkjian
Corporator
Levon is a Brand Strategy Director at Opus Design. He previously held executive roles at Kettle Cuisine, Signature Breads, and the Modern Pod Company. Passionate about helping organizations do well, while also doing good.
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Plus co-marketing to our growing community of thousands of individuals
Examples of our brand amplifying your story

Partner Perks
Cashback on debit card purchases
We partner with a growing number of community organizations to incentivize our depositors to use their Walden Mutual debit cards for purchases.

Our Blog
Your story, our community
We regularly feature partner organizations on our blog (and email newsletter), bringing to life your mission for our individual depositors.

Sign-Up Incentives
Our acquisition spend drives your growth
When partner organizations market us to their communities, we offer win-win sign-up incentives for funded accounts like gift cards at your business or donations to your cause.