Longview Regional Medical Center’s Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Collects 140+ Jars of Peanut Butter for Newgate Mission

6/9/2023

Longview, TX – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day held on April 2, Longview Regional Medical Center donated 140+ jars of peanut butter to Newgate Mission.

All of that peanut butter was donated by Longview Regional Medical Center employees, medical staff members, volunteers and community partners during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive.

The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive was launched to help support individuals who are facing food insecurity, which is a social determinant of health.

"Food insecurity has a significant impact on a person’s overall health and wellbeing,” said Steve Gordon, CEO. “Through our Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, we are working to help fight hunger in our community. Our generous employees and community partners really stepped up to be sure we could stock the shelves and exceed our donation goals.”

Peanut butter is one of the most requested items for food banks because it is highly nutritious and has a long shelf life. Unfortunately, many food banks in America report it is also one of the least donated food items.

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