NeighborHealth Brings Holiday Cheer Through Food Distribution
On Thursday, December 19, NeighborHealth’s Community Resource and Wellness Center was bustling as staff and volunteers came together to prepare 900 bags of food intended for holiday distribution to families and residents in the community.
The healthcare navigators, social workers, behavioral health team members, and leaders from NeighborHealth collaborated with volunteers from AmeriCorps and Union Capital Boston. These dedicated individuals assembled fresh produce, dry goods, and lean proteins, including eggs, pork, and chicken, ahead of the celebrations.
This food distribution is part of NeighborHealth’s ongoing initiatives through the Community Resource and Wellness Center, where year-round support includes providing food and other essential items to residents. This vital food program relies on partnerships with local suppliers: the Red Cross Food Pantry, Spoonfuls, and the Greater Boston Food Bank. It is also made possible by the continuous contributions of staff, volunteers, and community members, enabling NeighborHealth to distribute over 10,000 pounds of food each week.
For those interested in signing up for food assistance or learning more about services at the Community Resource and Wellness Center located at 282 Meridian Street in East Boston, details are available at the NeighborHealth website.
About NeighborHealth
NeighborHealth, formerly known as East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is recognized as one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the country. Serving more than 120,000 individuals, it has been hailed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a National Quality Leader. With over 50 years of experience, NeighborHealth offers comprehensive primary care, specialty care, and emergency services, significantly impacting the health needs of the community. Following a strategic merger in 2020 with the South End Community Health Center, they now serve patients across Boston’s South End and Roxbury neighborhoods, focusing on innovative care models to bridge health equity gaps in low-income and immigrant communities. For more information, please visit www.neighborhealth.com.
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