Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

Broadlawns Medical Center works to build a healthy community through the delivery of accessible, cost effective and high quality patient care. Over 1000 employees, 300 physicians and an 88-member physician staff work on a medical campus that includes a main hospital, emergency services, inpatient and outpatient services, lab and radiology services, mental health services, specialty clinics, and a crisis team.

As part of its mission to build a healthy community, Broadlawns’ serves as the host site for the Food Bank of Iowa’s fresh produce stand sponsored by Aetna and held for 10-weeks during the summer. The produce stand is free and open to the public, targeted towards individuals, families and seniors in need of access to quality fruits and vegetables. Broadlawns maintains the line and provides water and blood pressure checks to patrons while Aetna and Food Bank of Iowa volunteers distribute the produce. Broadlawns also coordinates a food drive every November in coordination with Star 102.5’s annual Combat Hunger.

How to Help:

Iowans should contact Broadlawns Medical Center directly for more information about their programs and how to collaborate on hunger-related activities.

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