Press release:
Physicians “Re-Gift” for Community Causes
Physicians on staff at Haywood Regional Medical Center customarily receive a small holiday gift from administration – this year they unanimously opted to “re-gift” the funds to various community charities. One selected charity is The Community Kitchen of Canton.
The Community Kitchen is a non-profit organization serving all residents in need in Haywood County by serving an evening meal every night at 5 p.m., seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. In 2014, over 12,500 plates were served. Twice each month, food boxes are distributed to individuals and families in need. Over 1,600 food boxes were distributed in 2014 – and the numbers are rising each year.
TCK has become a family of people of different ages, races and needs. There are elderly and disabled who live on fixed income, low wage working folks and unemployed people who are seeking jobs. There are individuals, couples and families who eat at TCK to stretch their money. And there are the homeless who depend on TCK for daily food.
The ministry of TCK happens because people care about their fellow human beings and the community has come together to take care of their own. The TCK is primarily funded through private donations, church donations and two fundraisers per year (a golf tournament and a holiday mail campaign). You can provide much needed assistance in the following ways:
- Donate food, paper products or cleaning supplies
- Create a special day each month to collect food or donations at your church or office
- Make a commitment for regular financial gifts to TCK
- Volunteer to cook/serve at TCK
- Volunteer to keep the food pantry clean and organized
- Instead of buying Christmas gifts of birthday presents, make a donation in a love one’s honor
- Encourage someone you know who needs help to come to TCK for their evening meal
The Community Kitchen is also part of the United Way family. They receive support through grants each year – by participating in the United Way Fund Drive, you support TCK. Donations may be mailed to: The Community Kitchen, P.O. Box 513, Canton, NC 28716. TCK is located at 98 Pisgah Drive in Canton. Call 828-648-0014 for more information, follow the Community Kitchen on Facebook or visit their web site at cantoncommunitykitchen.org.
Haywood Regional Medical Center is a 169-bed hospital serving Haywood County and surrounding counties. Through our outpatient facilities, urgent care centers, health & fitness center, hospice facility and multi-specialty physician clinics, Haywood Regional Medical Center ensures the health and wellness of our community.
As a part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Haywood Regional Medical Center is supported by Duke University Health System’s world-renowned leadership in clinical excellence and quality care and LifePoint Health’s extensive resources, knowledge and experience in operating community hospitals. Visit us at myhaywoodregional.com.
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