Jamestown (JRMC) At the December 10, 2020 drive-thru food drive event, the Jamestown Regional Medical Center collected more than 1,200 items

Food Drive Organizaer, and Executive Assistant, Cindy Tag-Nygord says, “We are so grateful to the community. They stepped up to help our most vulnerable. We’re also grateful for our Team JRMC. They stepped up to make this a successes.”

The 12-hour drive-thru also raised $155 in monetary donations, which equals 310 items. With both cash and items donated, the hospital estimates it provided 1,517 food and nonperishable items to local families in need.

JRMC is especially thankful for its neighbor, Essentia Health. Its employees donated more than 150 items.

Cindy adds, “This year has been a challenging one. We see it here and we see it in our neighbors and friends. Supporting hungry families is one way JRMC can continue to be THE difference in the lives of those it serves.”

All proceeds benefited Salvation Army in Jamestown.