November 10, 2010 - Harris, N.Y. - Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) recently teamed up with New Hope Community to donate more than 800 food items to local food pantries. The project, titled "Taking Care", aimed to collect food for a day of balanced meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food items collected included soup, canned fruit and vegetables, pasta and sauce, pancake mix, oatmeal and peanut butter and jelly. These items were placed in reusable "green" tote bags which also included a flyer on free cancer screening and recycling tips. The tote bags were delivered to local food pantries, including the Federation for the Homeless in Monticello, United Methodist Church in Hurleyville and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Liberty. New Hope Community (NHC) Inc. provides support and advocacy for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families. Since 1975, NHC Inc. has been a pioneer in individualized supports and continues to innovate in search of best practice for those served. For more information, call 845-434-8300 or visit www.newhopecommunity.org. Photo Caption (left to right): Melissa Short, New Hope House Manager; Joe Prestianni, New Hope Resident; Melodie Denner, CRMC Community Service Office; Carl Santos, New Hope Director of Program Services