This month, local families in need will have access to more than 4,000 free meals due to a partnership between Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids (BGCGR) and MedExpress Urgent Care, a neighborhood medical center.
Starting May 18, MedExpress will sponsor BGCGR’s meal service to provide local families access to free, fresh, hot dinners to help mitigate food insecurity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. BGCGR is also providing dinner delivery to Club families who do not have access to transportation or who are unable to otherwise make it to the Club.
“The Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids understands the importance of supporting parents and caregivers by helping with essentials like food and basic household items,” said Patrick Placzkowski, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids. “Thanks to support from MedExpress, we’re able to provide some stability during this difficult time by continuing to feed families in and around Grand Rapids.”
MedExpress will also provide families with activity boxes that include kid-friendly projects and supplies like sidewalk chalk, crayons, jump rope and activity sheets to help children stay physically and mentally active during the shelter-at-home order.
“We know that there are those in our communities who need a little extra support right now,” said Emily Reinbold, Director of Communications, Community and Company Initiatives, MedExpress. “We’re here to help make sure our local families have what they need to stay safe and healthy, which includes having access to warm meals.”
Thank you, MedExpress!
