Employees at Northwest Health Give Back with Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive

4/8/2024

To help address hunger throughout the region, the employees throughout Northwest Health collected nearly 800 jars of peanut butter during its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive in March.

All of that peanut butter was then donated to local food pantries including the Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Michigan City, Center Township Trustee’s food pantry in La Porte, the food pantry at Community Services of Starke County, Hilltop Neighborhood House food pantry in Valparaiso and Portage Township community food pantry in Portage.

Why Peanut Butter? Peanut butter is one of the most requested items for food banks because it is highly nutritious and has a long shelf life. Unfortunately, many food banks in America report it is also one of the least donated food items.

“Supporting our local food pantries with donations of peanut butter isn’t just about providing sustenance, it’s about spreading hope and nourishing our communities in need,” said Simon Ratliff, chief executive officer, Northwest Health – La Porte and Starke.

Dr. James Leonard, chief executive officer, Northwest Health - Porter added, “Thanks to donations from our team members and a generous donation from BNutty Peanut Butters, our hospitals were able to positively impact the health of the communities we serve.”

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