The Visiting Nurse’s Asssociation’s Melissa Healy sent in this appeal for donations to restock a food pantry for needy patients.
John R. Quinn, President & CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut (VNA/SCC), recently announced that VNA/SCC is accepting donations for non-perishable food items to restock the shelves of Pam’s Pantry.
The Pam’s Pantry program was started 14 years ago when Pam Gent, clinical manager of Acute East Team, realized that many of the visiting nurses had been purchasing groceries for needy patients. She decided to open the effort up so that all staff could pitch in and help. Each year the VNA/SCC distributes Thanksgiving baskets to about 75 needy families. Pam’s Pantry also runs a gift-giving program for Christmas to give gifts to some less fortunate patients.
“Thanks to all the VNA/SCC staff and Board, Webster Bank, and an annual food drive held at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Pam’s Pantry is able to continue to offer these programs to the community. Now we need the support of the general community to help restock the shelves for Pam’s Pantry,” commented Quinn.
Although the holidays are still a few months away, many of our patients need the food supplies throughout the year. We are looking for non-perishable food items such as: cereal, oatmeal, juice, pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, tuna fish, macaroni and cheese, canned fruit/vegetables, soup, toiletries, crackers, coffee/tea, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, boxed potato mixes and any other non perishable items.
To contribute to Pam’s Pantry, please contact Pam Gent at 203 – 859-6105 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To make a contribution to support the VNA/SCC’s mission of providing a wide array of high-quality health services for individuals in the home and community, including the Pam’s Pantry program, please contact Melissa Healy, Community Development Specialist, at 203 – 859-6054 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). You can also donate online at www.razoo.com/story/Vna-Of-South-Central-Ct.