Farm Bureau & Bayhealth Partner to Help Infants

As part of "Food Check-Off Day," volunteers from the Delaware Farm Bureau and the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware delivered food to restock the Ronald McDonald Room at Kent General Hospital Monday.

The Ronald McDonald Room provides temporary housing for families with sick infants receiving care in the Bayhealth Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  Families may stay in the Ronald McDonald Room free of charge, and benefit from the convenience and peace of mind of being close to their children during a difficult time.

"When children are sick, it's important for families to be together and the Ronald McDonald Room provides a valuable resource for these families," said Bayhealth Volunteer Director Terry Schrenker.

In their latest delivery, the volunteers donated $380 worth of food ranging from juices,

to soup, to snacks.  The Delaware Farm Bureau provided the food as part of the nationwide celebration of "Food Check-Off Day."

"Food Check-Off Day marks the day in which the average American family has paid for its food in the average year.  We are able to celebrate this day so early in the year, thanks to the affordable food provided by farmers around the country," said Delaware Farm Bureau Administrator Pam Thornburg. 

According to Thornburg, this week's food delivery is part of a special partnership by the Delaware Farm Bureau, The Ronald McDonald House, and Bayhealth Medical Center.

"We hope to provide comfort and support for children and their families.  Together, we can help fill an important need," said Thornburg.