The pandemic has affected everybody, especially our seniors. Pie in the Sky has been working diligently to ensure their seniors are well taken care of through these unprecedented times. The nonprofit organization has gathered volunteers, hosted fundraisers, partnered with local restaurants, and is now excited to announce its new partnership with the local medical office, Island Doctors. Island Doctors recently donated over $7,000 to Pie in the Sky, which will help fund produce costs for seniors throughout the spring season.
“We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Island Doctors,” said Pie in the Sky Executive Director, Malea Guiriba. “Their support during COVID has allowed us to continue purchasing high-quality produce at the quantity that our seniors need. We are so grateful to Island Doctors for their support of Pie and our seniors.”
Island Doctors has a long-standing history with Pie in the Sky. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for seniors to forego purchasing food and medication due to the high costs. With this donation, Island Doctors is helping to provide low-income seniors in need with healthy food in addition to medical care.
“We not only want to ensure our seniors are fed, but we hope to engage the community on health education as well,” explained Island Doctors’ Director of Marketing and Advertising, Marcus Williams. “Due to the pandemic, many people are not going to the doctor as often as they should. We want to bring forward this information when we can. This is more than a donation. We also provide cookbooks, healthy-snack suggestions, information on heart disease prevention, face masks, hand sanitizer, and much more. We hope to continue partnering with Pie in the Sky in the future to continue taking care of our seniors.”
ABOUT ISLAND DOCTORS: With 50 locations throughout the State of Florida and five located in St. Johns County, Island Doctors has been providing the community with medical care for over 25 years. It is their mission to promote health improvement to every patient that walks through their doors. Island Doctors is currently accepting new patients for those seeking a healthcare provider. Visit islanddoctors.com or call their toll-free number 877-434-4676 to schedule a private tour of the facility.
ABOUT PIE IN THE SKY: Pie in the Sky is a grassroots nonprofit organization to fight senior hunger in St. Johns County by delivering fresh produce, meat, and other staple items to low-income senior citizens. The nonprofit is currently providing food to over 465 seniors in need. For more information on the nonprofit and ways to help, visit pieintheskystjohns.org and follow along on Facebook @PyInTheSky and Instagram @PieInTheSkyStJohns
