MHP donates funds to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard
The Mahaska Health Partnership Cancer Care and Infusion Center (CCIC) raised $1,573.50 from their Annual Christmas Basket Auction. Proceeds were designated to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Oskaloosa. Shown at the check presentation are, from left MHP CCIC Nurse Jessie Bihn, Ecumenical Food Cupboard Manager Shirley Frey and CCIC Nurse Sally Blake.
MAHASKA COUNTY –The Mahaska Health Partnership Cancer Care and Infusion Center’s Annual Christmas Basket Auction raised $1,573.50 for a local charity.
This year’s proceeds were designated to benefit the Ecumenical Food Cupboard, a volunteer-based local organization providing emergency food distribution and hygiene supplies (including diapers and baby care items) to families and individuals who are referred by area ministries and assistance agencies. Located at 205 South D Street, the Ecumenical Cupboard is operated by Church Women United.
According to Ecumenical Cupboard Manager Shirley Frey, the need for daily necessities has grown dramatically. “This year, we served 2,344 families which equaled 7,089 people and the need for our services continues to grow,” Frey said. “We served a record number of people in 2011, and had already reached that number by November of 2012.”
CCIC Oncology Nurse Sally Blake, RN, said they received 21 holiday baskets to auction, donated by MHP staff. She said the CCIC nurses were overwhelmed by the support MHP employees showed through their donations and bidding. “Their generosity is truly appreciated,” Blake said. “We are so blessed to be a part of the MHP family. As a team, we are truly making healthcare personal for our community.”
Mahaska Health Partnership, located in Oskaloosa, is a non-profit health system accredited by the Joint Commission. It is guided by its mission to provide exceptional customer service and health improvement, linking the science of medicine with the humanity of compassionate care. For more information about how Mahaska Health Partnership is making healthcare personal, call 641-672-3240 or visit www.mahaskahealth.org.
