GREAT BEND – St. Rose Health Center has stepped up to provide a site for the Senior Food Box Program in Barton County.
This is a U.S. Department of Agriculture project that provides monthly food boxes to low-income seniors formally knowns as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
The first pick-up for those who applied and qualified for the program will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the St. Rose Maintenance Building. The medical center is at 3515 Broadway Ave.
Janel Rose, Central Kansas Partnership public health educator, was instrumental in starting the program at St. Rose, said Executive Director Zena Jacobs.
“It wouldn’t have happened without her,” Jacobs said. “We also commend the Kansas Food Bank in Wichita for all its efforts. Debi Kreutzman has been extremely helpful.”
Kreutzman, Kansas Food Bank community relations manager, said “we are so thankful that St. Rose offered a location to safely store the food boxes that are packed by volunteers in Wichita. This is a safety net for seniors’ health and dovetails perfectly with St. Rose’s mission.”
She also noted this program doesn’t replace other services.
“Seniors may still visit the local food pantry and participate in the commodity food program. This is an additional opportunity to put meals on the table. There are eligibility guidelines and a little bit of paperwork, but it offers great boxes of useful food.”
There are still openings for the program. For more information, contact Kreutzman by calling 316-265-3663.