Over the last few years, our patients have played an integral role in helping us in our effort to give back to the community.
This year we are partnering with S.O.M.E and 4Ever Emery Community Center for our annual food drive. Bring in your sealed canned or nonperishable unexpired items and earn a PSC rewards point for each item (no limit) through 11/23/17.
With the support of volunteers and Provide-A-Meal groups, SOME serves a hot breakfast and lunch to hungry men, women and children in their dining room on O Street every day of the year. Last year more than 400,00 meals were served in SOME’s dining rooms and residential programs.
4Every Emery is a community-based social activities group that works toward connecting residents, with a primary focus to host annual family reunions celebrating the community. The organization holds several community events throughout the year including a holiday food/toy drive and distribution and a celebrity basketball fundraiser.
This year donations should lean more toward low-sugar, low-sodium items, and items to avoid such as candy, chips and soda. So please, remember the next time you plan a visit to the dispensary, please check your cupboards or head to the grocery store for non-perishable donations and receive a PSC reward point for each item.
Most Beneficial:
- Canned turkey, chicken & salmon (or other proteins)
- Whole grain crackers
- Low-sugar cereal
- Beans & lentils- dry or canned
- Rolled oats (low-sugar)
- Canned vegetables (low-sodium)
- Canned fruit (packed in water or juice)
- Grains, quinoa & brown rice
- Whole wheat pasta
- Pasta sauce and tomato sauce
- Protein bars and meal replacements
- Coffee & Tea
- Nuts
- Healthy snacks like dried fruit (without added sugar),
- Applesauce
- Low-sugar oatmeal
- Breakfast bars
- Peanut butter
- Seasonings for cooking
- Boxed milk (and milk alternative)
- Olive oil & coconut oil
Food to Avoid Donating
- Cake mix and icing
- Chips
- Soda
- Energy drinks & sports drinks
- Fruit Juices with added sugar
- Candy
- Junk food
- Packaged desserts
Dispensary patients who wish to continue donating beyond the drive may continue to do so. Please visit the organization’s site at www.some.org for more information, including volunteer opportunities.