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Haverhill-based Whittier Rehabilitation Hospitals in Bradford and Westborough recently engaged in a friendly challenge to see which could collect the most food to be donated to local emergency food pantries.
While Bradford won the challenge, hospital officials say, both communities are the winners. Whittier Bradford’s donations are going to the Haverhill Citizen’s Center, while those from Westborough are being given to the Worcester County Food Bank. Both hospitals will continue their efforts to collect food, make donations and raise awareness as long as there are food disparities within the community.
The challenge was undertaken by employee activities committees at both Bradford and Westborough. The committees note “food insecurity has reached a critical point throughout the local areas, and the goal was to provide immediate relief to local organizations stocking food pantries and distributing essential food supplies to residents in need.”
Employees, patients and families brought in non-perishable food donations for the past two weeks. After tallying up the results, Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford was declared the winner, with a total of 760 items collected. Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough was not far behind, with a total of 711 items. With these donations, both hospitals are able to provide more than 800 meals combined.
Those wishing to make cash donations may give to the One Haverhill Fund. Donations may be made as individuals or part of a workplace campaign. Committee members note pantries need the help especially as donations drop after Thanksgiving.