‘Tis the season and we are challenging you and your department to join the Holiday Cheer Week Donation Challenge in support of the Renal Service Food Bank and the Patient Clothing Cupboard.
Renal Service Food Bank:
People living with chronic kidney disease require a specialized diet to maintain their health. This diet can be restrictive and difficult to follow, specifically for those who experience food insecurity as most foods available in food banks may not be safe for their specialized diet.
The Renal Food Cupboard is one of the ways in which we can support our patients who are in need. We want to spotlight this special initiative this holiday season. Please note, donations to the Food Cupboard can be made all year long.
Kidney Friendly Foods:
- Oatmeal
- Cereal (Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Special K)
- Unsalted/Low sodium crackers (soda crackers, plain rice crackers)
- Unfortified almond milk (tetra pack)
- Peanut butter
- Pasta noodles
- Rice
- Mayonnaise
- Pesto
- Canned tuna or salmon (packed in water)
- Canned fruit (packed in water)
- Canned vegetables (no tomatoes)
- Apple sauce
Patient Clothing Cupboard:
Everyday nurses, social workers and other Hospital employees make regular visits to the Patient Clothing Cupboard to find clean, new or gently used clothing for patients to wear and use in discharge situations when in need. This holiday season the Patient Clothing Cupboard is specifically looking for donations of women and men’s new underwear and socks.
A reminder that the Patient Clothing Cupboard accepts new socks and underwear and other gently used comfortable clothing all year long.