HCA Florida Citrus Hospital supports local children through holiday food drive
Inverness, Fla. — HCA Florida Citrus Hospital colleagues collected 485 boxes of Cheerios, totaling 422 pounds of food, during its annual Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows drive. The donations benefit Citrus County Blessings, a nonprofit that provides meals to food-insecure children in the community.
As part of the campaign, hospital staff created a Cheerios-inspired sculpture for entry in an HCA Healthcare West Florida Division contest. For the fifth consecutive year, HCA Florida Citrus Hospital earned top honors, securing an additional $10,000 donation to Citrus County Blessings.
“Our colleagues go above and beyond to support the community we serve,” said Lisa Nummi, CEO of HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. “Winning the sculpture contest again is exciting, but the real reward is knowing our efforts help ensure local children have access to food during the holidays and over the weekends when they’re out of school.”
Hospital staff members also partnered with Citrus County Blessings to pack holiday food bags for children during the winter break.
“The generosity and creativity of HCA Florida Citrus Hospital make a tremendous impact,” said Christina Reed, executive director of Citrus County Blessings. “This partnership helps us reach more children and provide them with the nutrition they need to thrive.”
Learn more about how HCA Healthcare is strengthening nutrition security.