Cincinnati (November 22, 2023) – With the holiday season in full swing, the Sam Hubbard Foundation partnered with The Christ Hospital Health Network to distribute Thanksgiving meals to families in need across the Tri-State. On Tuesday, more than 250 families received meals at Grandview Elementary in Bellevue, Kentucky and Lighthouse Youth Services in Cincinnati.
"We believe that everyone deserves to enjoy the warmth and togetherness that Thanksgiving brings,” said Sam Hubbard, founder of The Sam Hubbard Foundation. “It's a time for gratitude and reflection, and we want to make sure that our neighbors who are facing difficult circumstances can experience the joy of the holiday season.”
Both Grandview Elementary and Lighthouse Youth Services hold a special place in the heart of the Sam Hubbard Foundation, as both have been an annual recipient since the Foundation’s inception. In addition to meals, families also received signed footballs, pictures and Kroger gift cards.
“This annual tradition is not only impactful but uplifting for our families,” said Bellevue School Director, Rob Sanders. “Sam’s genuine care for our community has been an amazing gift these past few years.”
“For many, the holidays are a special and exciting time but for others, it can be more difficult,” Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to join Sam in his commitment to uplift hundreds of families during the holiday season. His charitable giving and passionate work through his foundation for his community goes hand-in-hand with our mission to amplify those serving a greater good and making a positive impact in our city.”
Providers at The Christ Hospital Health Network that took part in the distribution of meals were selected based on their own commitment to extensive community service throughout the greater Cincinnati region. Michael Jennings, MD, Rajan Lakhia, MD, Kelly McLean, MD and Christine Chadwell, CNP were providers representing The Christ Hospital Health Network.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2023. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.
About the Sam Hubbard Foundation
Founded in 2020, The Sam Hubbard Foundation’s mission is to bring equitable access to food, education, and a healthy lifestyle for all Cincinnatians. To date, the Sam Hubbard Foundation has raised over $750,000 which, has supported the launch of 13 Hubbard’s Cupboards and the provision of 300,000+ meals for hunger-related initiatives throughout the Cincinnati area.