AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION Case Western Reserve University

In celebration of National Public Health Week in April 2007, AMSA members spent an evening helping organize and package foods at the Cleveland Foodbank, located just minutes away from campus.

Since the event was so successful and Community Health Director, Allison Weiss, recognized the importance of continuing to reach out to community organizations, we have instituted monthly trips to the foodbank for 2007-2008. By dedicating just a few hours of your time once a month, you can help this critical organization feed those without support or money to receive a healthy meal.

WHY

    FOODBANKS?

Food banks, community pantries and soup kitchens are an important source of nutritional foods for many low-income individuals and families. Their resources may be in even greater demand during a public health crisis if grocery stores are unable to keep shelves stocked or individuals are unable to buy or afford food. The extent to which local food banks, community pantries and soup kitchens are prepared for emergencies may determine whether or not community residents have access to food.

 Want to get involved?

Join the AMSA Community Health Taskforce by e-mailing Community Health Director today!

The NEXT Foodbank visit

is scheduled for:

Check Back in late summer