Wellpoint Donates to Support Catholic Charities Food Pantry

At a time when more families than ever are struggling to make ends meet due to rising costs and limited resources, Catholic Charities of Lubbock is expressing deep gratitude to Wellpoint for their generous $5,000 donation to the agency’s Emergency Food Pantry.

 

The Catholic Charities Emergency Food Pantry serves hundreds of individuals and families each month who are facing food insecurity. Between the months of August through October of this year alone, the food pantry distributed 2,450 instances of food assistance. The donation from Wellpoint will help ensure that shelves remain stocked with nutritious food for those who turn to the organization for help.

 

Wellpoint helps improve health care access and quality for thousands of Texans who participate in the state’s Medicaid programs.

 

“Wellpoint’s generosity will make a real difference for families in crisis,” said Cynthia Quintanilla, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Lubbock. “We are so thankful for their continued partnership and commitment to helping our community. Their support allows us to continue providing food and basic necessities for our neighbors who need it most.”

 

This is not the first time Wellpoint has stepped forward to help. The company also supports Catholic Charities’ Free Hygiene Closet, which provides essential hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and more to individuals and families in need. Several Wellpoint associates in Lubbock volunteered with the organization this week to assemble family food bags.

 

"Wellpoint is committed to improving whole-health which includes addressing food insecurity. Catholic Charities has been dedicated to the Lubbock community for decades and we are proud to support their critical work serving those most vulnerable,” said Greg Thompson, President, Wellpoint Texas.