CHI St. Joseph’s Health Donates $5,000 to Support Food Banks

Park Rapids, MN — During recent unsettling times marked by federal government
uncertainties and the temporary disruption of SNAP benefits, many families across our
region faced increased food insecurity. In response to this urgent need, CHI St. Joseph's
Health committed $5,000 to bolster hunger relief efforts in our local communities.

While federal SNAP benefits are now back on schedule, this commitment underscored the
critical role local support plays during times of crisis and ongoing need. The funds were
distributed throughout all our communities, each of which experienced increased demand
during this challenging time, including:
● Hubbard County Food Shelf
● Menahga Area Food Shelf
● Akeley/Nevis Community Food Shelf
● Walker Area Food Shelf
Guided by its mission to make the healing presence of God known by improving the health
of the people it serves, especially the most vulnerable, CHI St. Joseph's Health's
contribution aimed to mitigate the effects of food assistance delays. This donation was
coordinated as part of the organization’s broader efforts to address the social determinants
of health, including food insecurity, housing, and access to care.

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About CHI St. Joseph’s Health
CHI St. Joseph’s Health is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving communities in Hubbard, Becker, Cass, and Wadena Counties since 1946. In recent years, CHI St. Joseph’s Health’s award-winning teams
received several national honors including: The Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures in Surgery: Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, HealthStrong; WomenCertified’s America’s Best Hospitals Women’s Choice Award; and the Studer Group Fire Starter Healthcare Organization of the Month among other national, regional and state recognitions.

About CommonSpirit Health
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a
healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit
Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters
annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its
home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs.Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just,
equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Learn more at commonspirit.org.