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Harris Launches “Hunger Knows No Season” Food Drive

INDIANAPOLIS, February 17, 2009 – Today, Harris Bank announced the launch of the “Hunger Knows No Season” food drive to assist local food banks in Central Indiana.

Beginning immediately and effective throughout 2009, residents can drop-off nonperishable food items to any Harris branch in Central Indiana; branch staff will then deliver donated items to local food banks.

“While the traditional holiday season of giving is over, there is a tremendous need for donations at area food banks as many in our communities struggle to provide enough food to support their families,” said John Frieburg, Harris Regional President. “Just as hunger knows no season, help knows no end. We are honored to serve our communities and proud to help throughout the entire year.”

Dozens of local food pantries and other organizations throughout Central Indiana have been identified for support, including Gleaners in Indianapolis. "Hunger is a problem year-round," says Pamela Altmeyer, President and CEO, Gleaners. "Gleaners and its 430 charities operate 52 weeks a year. We appreciate Harris Bank's efforts to raise food for those in need, and create awareness of hunger in our community."

To learn more about the “Hunger Knows No Season” food drive campaign, please call Jim Badger, Harris Marketing Manager, at 317-228-5185.

About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing mo re than 1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.

Harris^® is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates. Members FDIC. Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser. Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Securities are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser. Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.

Colleen Kroll, Harris (312) 461-7865