Empire National Bank's chairman and CEO Douglas Manditch has been appointed to the board of directors of Island Harvest, Long Island's largest hunger relief organization. "I am looking forward to working with Island Harvest to help the many Long Islanders who face the challenge of hunger and its related issues. Unfortunately, this issue is often a silent crisis in the midst of abundance," said Manditch. "With experience as a board member for numerous local charities and a passion for helping people in need, Mr. Manditch is an exceptional addition to the Island Harvest Board," said Dave Widmer chairman of Island Harvest's board of directors. Empire National Bank is built upon the foundation of time-honored values, personal service and emerging technologies. The bank has developed a wide array of innovative products and services specifically designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized privately owned businesses, professional practices and not-for-profit organizations seeking a "neighborhood" banking experience.