Swedish Medical Center - Swedish Community Partnership

What is it?

In May 2013, Swedish Medical Center (SMC) partnered with Well-fed Inc., an organization that strives to connect with children physically and emotionally through nutritional and community support. The goal is to provide healthy means for students that are in need of supplemental food during the weekends, holidays and summer months. SMC set a goal to raise 10,000 pounds of food for the Well-fed program over 12 months and on an ongoing basis. SMC hosts supply drives for food, personal care items and winter coats. Employees and physicians also can make cash donations. In addition, every employee that volunteers three hours at the Food Bank of the Rockies earns 20 pounds of food for the Well-fed program.

Who is it for?

Struggling Englewood School District families served by Well-fed Inc.

Why do they do it?

By aligning with Well-fed Inc., Swedish is making an impact and an investment in Englewood.

Impact

As of September 2015, donations totaled 25,803 pounds of food through 1,358 volunteer hours. Cash donations totaled more than $25,500.

Contact: Nicole Williams
Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations
Telephone: 303-788-5944
Email: nicole.williams@healthonecares.com