Dignity Health holds back-to-school event to support local families

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Dignity Health hosted its annual Drive-Thru Back-to-School giveaway event on Saturday, July 26.

Backpacks, school supplies, health supplies, food boxes and more were provided for students and families. The supplies were on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“Patient care goes beyond taking care of our patients within the hospital,” said Nora Garza, Manager of Learning & Outreach Centers. “We also want to take care of our clients in our community. This is just one example of what Mercy and Memorial Hospitals do.”…

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