MRMC’S Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Collects More Than 950 Jars Of Peanut Butter For Christos Center

3/31/2023

MOBERLY, Mo. – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Moberly Regional Medical Center has collected more than 950 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) for the Christos Center.

All of that peanut butter was donated by MRMC’S employees, board members and medical staff members during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive.

According to Feeding Missouri, 14.2 percent of residents in Randolph County struggle to put food on the table. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive was launched to help support individuals who are facing food insecurity, which is a social determinant of health.

“Food insecurity has a significant impact on a person’s overall health and wellbeing,” said Michael Hall, MRMC CEO. “We are here to not only care for you when you need us, but to also help our community live healthier. I was so impressed with the way that our employees responded to this Drive, and how they made it fun while also helping fight hunger in our community.”

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. Other foods needed by food banks include cans of vegetables, cans of pork and beans, macaroni and cheese and healthy cereals.

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