With the partnership of Central Illinois Area Food Bank and Feeding America, SSM Health is launching a Bread Basket Program to provide a short-term supply of nutritionally dense shelf-stable food items to qualified patients, along with a list of community resources for long term food access. The Bread Basket Program is a collaboration between nursing, social work, and guest relations at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital.
SSM Health says it works together with government agencies, charitable foundations, and other local organizations to provide a safety net. With this, the health care ministry’s goal is to help people access preventative care, invest in critical services, and bring hope to individuals during difficult times.
For more information about the Bread Basket Program, contact Julie Robertson-Brooks, Community Health Specialist, at 618-899-1082 or Julie.Robertson-Brooks@ssmhealth.com
