BJC and Christian Hospital EMS Join Urban League Food Pantry Collection

Christian Hospital Emergency Medical Services paramedics will deliver non-perishable food items donated by BJC HealthCare directors and senior leadership throughout the metro-St. Louis area in conjunction with a meeting held at Christian Hospital on Nov. 3. Meeting participants were asked to donate to the food collection to help keep area food pantries well supplied with the approaching holidays.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis food pantry, located in Jennings, distributes food to those in need throughout St. Louis County and is the designated recipient of this food collection effort.

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis exists to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. Through community programs it helps its clients find economic opportunities by providing educational excellence and community empowerment and encouraging civil rights and advocacy.

 

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