CHRISTUS Health Celebrates Fighting Food Insecurity

TYLER—CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System recognized ten organizations from Northeast Texas at its annual community benefit breakfast this week. The groups were honored Tuesday for their work in fighting food insecurity in the region.

“These organizations play a vital role in meeting community needs, and we are blessed to partner and collaborate with them in changing the fabric of our communities,” said Crissy Chancellor, program manager for community benefits.

Those honored were:

• The Dinner Bell, Sulphur Springs
• Hopkins County Christian Alliance
• Winnsboro Community Resource Center and Food Pantry
• Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Department
• HOPE (Helping Others Pursue Enrichment), Jacksonville
• Henderson County HELP Center
• East Texas Food Bank
• St. Vincent de Paul, Tyler
• Oak Grove Church of God in Christ 
• North Tyler Developmental Academy

 “At CHRISTUS Health, we are guided by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, so our success and growth translate directly to our community,” said Chris Glenney, senior vice president for group operations, CHRISTUS Northeast Texas. “We always ask, ‘How can we invest in this place, in these people? How can we make an impact with our partners where it counts the most?’ That’s what our Community Benefits Program is all about.”