"We're very excited to have the opportunity to support the Cootamundra CanAssist," branch manager Hollie Hawkins said.

"The support and financial assistance CanAssist provide at what is a difficult time is outstanding, so it's great to be able to give back and support this work."

The Commonwealth Bank has pledged to donate $500,000 nationally to recognise organisations that make a difference in the communities in which employees live and work.

Each Commonwealth Bank branch and customer-facing team has been allocated $500 to donate to causes important to their local community.

CanAssist branch president Bev Withers said the donation would help to ensure Cootamundra residents suffering cancer could get assistance they need to carry on their treatment and pay those ever-present medical bills.

Call CanAssist on 0413 937 943 if you need assistance.