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Michelle Aliprantis, MBA
Regional Director of Marketing and Communications
Prime Healthcare Pennsylvania Region
MAliprantis@primehealthcare.com
Lower Bucks Hospital Partners with Calvary Church to Combat Food Insecurity in the Community
Bristol, PA [March 17, 2025] –– Lower Bucks Hospital is proud to announce a compassionate initiative aimed at supporting the local community through a food donation drive in partnership with the Calvary Church Food Pantry. This collaboration is designed to provide essential assistance to families in need, particularly during these challenging times.
Calvary Church, located at 250 Green Lane, Bristol, PA 19007, serves as a vital resource, feeding approximately 30 families each week. The church’s food pantry operates every Tuesday, offering nourishment and hope to those facing food insecurity. As part of this initiative, Lower Bucks Hospital will be collecting ongoing food donations to help replenish the pantry’s stock and support the essential work of the church.
“At Lower Bucks Hospital, we believe that good health extends beyond the walls of our facility,” said Chief Nursing Officer Renee Stewart of Lower Bucks Hospital. “By partnering with Calvary Church, we are not only addressing immediate food needs but also fostering a sense of community and compassion. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our neighbors.”
CEO Michael Motte of Lower Bucks Hospital, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Our commitment to the community goes hand in hand with our mission to provide exceptional care. We are honored to work alongside Calvary Church in this important endeavor. Every donation, no matter how small, can help bring hope and relief to families in need.”
Individuals who wish to contribute to this initiative can donate items directly at Calvary Church on Tuesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. For questions or to schedule a donation, please call Calvary Church at (215) 788-8418 or visit their website at Food Pantry | CalvaryBaptistChurch. Additionally, Lower Bucks Hospital is also accepting donations. Interested donors can contact Kelly Breton, assistant to CNO, at 215-785-9512 to learn how they can participate.
Together, Lower Bucks Hospital and Calvary Church are committed to making a difference in the lives of families in Bristol. Join us in this heartfelt mission to support our community during these tough times.
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About Lower Bucks Hospital: About Lower Bucks Hospital: Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees. As part of Prime Healthcare, headquartered in Ontario, California, Lower Bucks Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology.
Prime Healthcare operates 51 acute care hospitals in 14 states, including Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, and Suburban Community Hospital in Montgomery County. For more information, please visit https://lowerbuckshosp.com/contact-us/area-hospitals/.
About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org.