This has been an unprecedented year; however, one of the things that remains the same is the generosity of the employees at Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
The hospital’s Food and Nutrition Department teamed up with a local precinct to collect toys for children currently living in shelters throughout Queens. In just a few weeks, almost 150 toys were received from employees.
Additionally, in honor of Radiologic Technologist Week and Pharmacy Week, each department hosted a food drive to benefit food pantries in the community.
“Many people have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Food pantries in the Tri-state area have been experiencing long lines and a shortage of items. We felt having a food drive would be a great way to give back and also show that our Radiology and Pharmacy Departments care about the community. Partnering in the effort, we were able to double food items collected.” stated Shazaad Games, Radiology Supervisor at Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
All donations were sent to the South Asian Council for Social Services as well as a local community center in Flushing that distributes food to close to 1000 families.
Thank you to all of the employees who donated toys and food. May you and your families have a wonderful holiday season.
