STAFF REPORTS, NORMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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NRHS Teams Up with Feed the Children to Fight Holiday Hunger demic’s far-reaching effects. In the U.S., nearly 1 in 6 children is now estimated to be food insecure. Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, is holding its annual No Hunger Holidays campaign to help children, parents and caregivers fill the gap during this challenging time. The organization plans to deliver two million meals in November and December to families who need them. “We believe that no child should go to bed hungry, especially during a time full of warmth, love and sharorman Regional Health System and Feed the Chiling,” said Travis Arnold, Feed the Children president dren joined forces to bring No Hunger Holidays to and CEO. “But the reality is, millions of children face 400 Moore families during the season of giving. this hardship every day. Thanks to our generous partThe organizations provided children and families ners at Norman Regional Health System, we are able with much-needed food and essentials. to help these families rest a little easier knowing they don’t have to worry about where their next meal is Each family, pre-identified by Moore Public Schools, recoming from this holiday season.” ceived a 25-pound box of food; a 10-pound box of daily essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and perVisit feedthechildren.org/nohungerholidays to learn sonal-care items as well as toys, books, and additional more about the No Hunger Holidays campaign and products. These items will help to bring relief as well as a find out how you can participate. brighter holiday season.
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“We call Norman Regional employees “healers” and their healing extends beyond the walls of our facilities,” said Richie Splitt, President & CEO of Norman Regional Health System. “We know when people are hungry, they can’t heal, they can’t focus on their wellbeing. By collaborating with Feed the Children, we are removing hunger as a barrier for the people we serve. I’m so proud of our healers for the work they do to help those in our community.” As the holiday season approaches, too many people – including more than 8.5% of Moore residents living below the poverty line - find themselves exhausted and without essential resources. 2021 has been a difficult year for our most vulnerable children and families who have faced widespread hardship and uncertainty because of the panDECEMBER 2021 | MOORE MONTHLY | 35
