Northwest Healthcare Fights Hunger Through the Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive: Drive Collects 1,738 Jars of Peanut Butter to Help Alleviate Hunger
4/1/2024
TUCSON, AZ (April 1, 2024) – Northwest Healthcare’s commitment to helping people get well and live healthier extends far beyond the walls of our hospitals, clinics, and urgent care facilities. That commitment means we were proud to participate in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items.
“We recognize the impact hunger has on an individual’s health and wellbeing, and we want to help those in our community who are struggling with food insecurity,” said Brian Sinotte, FACHE, Market CEO of Northwest Healthcare. “An estimated 10-12% of people in Pima County are facing food insecurity. Our Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive is a great way to partner with community members to reduce hunger in our area.”
Our official donation numbers are:
- Northwest Medical Center: 882 jars
- Oro Valley Hospital: 231 jars
- Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita: 194 jars
- Northwest Medical Center Houghton: 365 jars
- NW Urgent Cares: 66 jars
Given that 2 ounces of peanut butter makes one sandwich, this donation equals about 18,504 sandwiches!
We are so thankful to everyone who donated – and helped us reach a total of 1,738 jars to help stock the pantries of our friends and neighbors!
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