SANTA CRUZ — The cash equivalent of eleven thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine meals has been donated by the employees of Physicians Medical Group of Santa Cruz (PMG) to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
“Thanks to donations of money, food, and time from active community members like Physicians Medical Group, Second Harvest Food Bank can provide nutritious, healthy food during the holidays and all year long.” said Willy Elliott-McCrea, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.
From Left: Jan Kamman, Cathy Elliott, Earen Peterson, Jessica McElveny, Marvin Labrie
PMG’s employee-run Wellness Committee selected Second Harvest Food Bank because of the significant impact it has on the lives of local families. “On a daily basis, the majority of PMG employees are involved in the health and wellness of our patients through the clinical services we provide,” said Lisa McGrath PMG Community Liaison, “Working with Second Harvest gave us the opportunity to make a difference in a very real way.”
During the four week fundraiser, the PMG Wellness Committee invited Jan Kamman, Corporate & Community Relations Director from the food bank to talk about Second Harvest’s mission which is to end hunger and malnutrition in Santa Cruz County by educating and involving the community.
PMG employees were divided into four teams, each competing for gift certificates from local businesses including a grand prize get-away to the local Chaminade Resort.