Living up to the law enforcement motto of to serve and protect, the Putnam County Sheriff's Department recently teamed up with North Salem State Bank to help Beyond Homeless Inc. 

Members of North Salem State Bank, along with Putnam County Sheriff Jerrod Baugh and Cpl. Scott Ducker purchased supplies to donate. 

"The bank contacted us about donating some extra food from one of their annual food drives. Apparently, they follow our Facebook page knew that we are very big into helping the local homeless shelter. The bank president then decided they would like to donate additional supplies, so bank employees, along with Sheriff Baugh and myself went to Walmart and purchased supplies. The bank ended up spending over $1,000 buying supplies for the shelter," Ducker told The Putnam County Post. 

Ducker said the credit goes to North Salem State Bank, who not only recognized the need to help the less fortunate in Putnam County, but made the event happen by donating the funds. 

"The amazing folks at North Salem State Bank recognize the needs to help out our less fortunate community members. They recognize all the hard work Lea Durbin and her team perform daily at the shelter," Ducker said. 

As for what Ducker, who gave up his day off to help, enjoyed about the event, he said it's simple -- giving back. 

"I do it because I enjoy giving back to the community and, also, hopefully, motivate others to help out those who are less fortunate. Everyone needs help from time to time," Ducker said.