NEWS RELEASE – October 17, 2024
ARH Foundation Donates $5,000 to New Hope Food Pantry to Support Local Families in Need
Hazard, KY – The ARH Foundation is proud to announce a donation of $5,000 to the New Hope Food Pantry, a vital community resource in Hazard, KY that serves over 150 families each week. As a partner of Feeding America and God’s Pantry, New Hope Food Pantry provides essential food assistance to families in need, offering free groceries and household staples to help supplement their monthly food supply.
New Hope Food Pantry operates entirely on donations and is staffed by dedicated volunteers, ensuring that all families receive the help they need without any cost. This contribution from the ARH Foundation will help the pantry continue its mission of providing critical support to families facing food insecurity.
“We are honored to support New Hope Food Pantry and the incredible work they do for our community,” said Angela Bailey, Executive Director of the ARH Foundation. “Many of our family, friends and neighbors have benefited from their services, and we are grateful to give back in a way that will positively impact the lives of local families. This donation is part of our ongoing commitment to helping those in need.”
Brian Springate, CEO of Hazard ARH, expressed his gratitude for the partnership and the impact of the donation: “At ARH, we recognize the importance of supporting the communities where we live and work. New Hope Food Pantry has been a lifeline for many, and we’re proud to contribute to an organization that shares our values of compassion and service. This donation will help ensure that families facing tough times continue to have access to the resources they need.”
The $5,000 donation will be used to purchase additional food supplies, ensuring that New Hope Food Pantry can continue to meet the growing demand in the community. As economic hardships continue to affect families across the region, the pantry’s services are more essential than ever.
New Hope Food Pantry is a beacon of hope for those struggling with hunger, and with the help of partners like the ARH Foundation, they can continue to expand their reach and make a lasting difference in the lives of those they serve.
For more information on how to support the ARH Foundation or to learn more about community initiatives, please visit www.arh.org/donate.
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), is a not-for-profit health system operating 14 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, West Liberty, Whitesburg, and South Williamson in Kentucky and Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies and medical spas. ARH employs approximately 6,700 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $474 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 1,300 providers on staff across its multi-state system. ARH is the largest provider of care and the single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky, and the third-largest private employer in southern West Virginia.