West Valley Hospital’s Cafe West in Dallas, Oregon, has started a food donation program to support the local food bank. The program is modeled after a similar effort at Salem Hospital. Melinda Stamy, nutrition services supervisor, said the goal is to help people in need, especially during difficult times.
The hospital donates leftover food items, including sandwiches, protein boxes, and parfait cups, two to three times a week. These items are prepared at both the Salem and West Valley campuses. The food bank distributes the donations to community members…