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OSH collects more than $32,600 for the Oregon Food Bank Network

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Through payroll deductions, silent auctions and numerous fundraisers, Oregon State Hospital raised $32,600 to benefit the 2018 Governor’s State Employees Food Drive.

Jeff Jessel, director of Volunteer Services, said year after year, OSH staff generously contribute to the campaign to help their hungry neighbors.

“It’s very exciting to be among employees who just keep giving,” he said. “It’s awesome to see everyone come together to help our community in such a great way.”

In February, different teams hosted numerous fundraisers on both campuses with support from Volunteer Services and the Food Drive Committee in Salem and the REFUEL committee in Junction City. REFUEL is an employee group that helps year-round with various fundraisers, drives and employee recognition celebrations.

This year’s food drive featured silent auctions, bake sales and other lunchtime food events. The committees also helped employees sign up for payroll deduction donations and collect nonperishable foods.

In the past 13 years, including 2018, OSH has raised about $253,600 for the local food banks – which equates to nearly 1 million pounds of food.

Next year, Jessel said he’s eager to explore new and innovative ideas to make the food drive campaign even more successful.

“Oregon State Hospital employees are very giving people,” Jessel said. “I think we can raise even more and I’m excited about that.”

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2018 Governor's State Employees Food Drive Poster

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