MARION, S.C. – Well being Care Companions of South Carolina distributed greater than 350 turkeys and meals packing containers throughout their fifth annual Turkey Giveaway in Marion Thursday.
The partnership with Molina Healthcare and Meals Lion included Meals Lion meals donations, Covid vaccines and boosters together with well being screenings.
Molina Healthcare Progress and Neighborhood Engagement Specialist Haley Schaefer mentioned the occasion will get higher yearly.
“The recipients are so grateful and we like to see them come out,” she mentioned. “We recognize that potential to ease the burden for households throughout this time of 12 months.”
Shaefer mentioned the organizers need to present they care.
Well being Care Companions of South Carolina Chief Govt Officer Jim Eubanks mentioned the occasion was a hit.
Persons are additionally studying…
“We’ve had a fantastic turnout,” he mentioned. “Everybody appears to be very appreciative and we’re more than happy to do that for the neighborhood of Marion County and plan to do it for a few years to come back.”
Eubanks mentioned he’s completely satisfied to host occasions on the Marion website all year long.
“That’s actually what it’s all about and that’s why we’re right here for the folks of Marion County,” he mentioned. “It’s essential to us to have the ability to give again with not solely occasions like this but additionally with the companies we offer right here at our workplace.”
Board member Patricia Atkinson mentioned she was completely satisfied to help.
“It’s an exquisite day to serve with coronary heart and compassion,” Atkinson mentioned. “Well being Care Companions of South Carolina are a powerful a part of the neighborhood and the inspiration to a powerful neighborhood is a wholesome neighborhood. I really feel like we’re placing our print on healthcare in Marion County.”