Stanford Hospital & Clinics Radiology Department Food and Fund Drive

Posted 02:48 PM, November 17, 2008, by jaruiz

We are proud to announce our 2008 Holiday Food and Fund Drive to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Our drive will assist Second Harvest to feed those struggling during these tough economic times.

Since July, Second Harvest has experienced a 55% increase in food requests. For many callers, this is the first time they are tapping into the Food Bank's services. Let's do our part to make sure no child, senior, or family goes hungry this holiday season. I invite you to participate in supporting our community.

Where and How?
To participate . . .

ONLINE: Go to www.virtualharvest.net to make a monetary donation. Every dollar donated can provide two meals. Choose COMPANIES UNDER 250 and choose our organization's name STANFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT.

ONSITE: Place food donations in the barrels located at North, AMC, or Blake Wilbur.

North: CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Diagnostic, Nuclear Medicine, and Administration/Film Library staff

AMC: All AMC clinic employees

BW: Blake Wilbur clinic employees

Most needed foods include the following:
Meals in a can (stew, chili, and soup)
Peanut Butter

100% Fruit Juices
Canned Fruits
Canned Vegetables

Tuna/Canned Meat
Low-Sugar Cereal
Cans with pop-top lids

When?
Now! Bins will be arriving Monday, November 17, 2008, for distribution. There is no time like the present to participate. Our barrels will be present until Wednesday, November 26, 2008.

The Need
This holiday season is a critical time. If your cupboards are full, please help others who don't know where their next meal will come from. No donation is too small; giving as little as $10 is enough to provide 20 individuals with the most basic human need: food. We are asking everyone to give what they can so that we have 100% participation.

Share
This holiday marks an important time to reach out. Share our event with others who work with us. To help fill your department bin, motivate people in ancillary departments and neighboring clinics such as transporters, ED staff, and physicians. Active participants will be rewarded!

Because 96 cents of every $1 donated to the Food Bank is used to feed hungry people in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, you can be assured your contribution will make a difference. Visit their website at www.SecondHarvestFood.org.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Linn Dee Barrientos
Business Systems Analyst--Radiology
Stanford Hospital & Clinics
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305-5513
Tel: (650) 736-8566
Pager: (415) 607-2398 or 13760