Comfort Local Cancer Patients through PenAir’s Snack Stock Drive
If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with cancer, then you know, there are a number of things running through your mind. From the types of treatments to the number of doctors’ appointments and even the physical and emotional toll of the journey; having something to eat while undergoing treatment is seldom a top concern but is of vital importance. Even just a small snack can be a comfort during some of the most difficult times for a family.
For the second year, PenAir Credit Union is hosting Snack Stock, a snack collection drive benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola – offering comfort to those battling breast cancer and beyond while in the waiting room, treatment areas or during routine appointments. During the entire month of October, all PenAir branches will have collection boxes to receive individually wrapped snacks to stock the Cancer Center’s snack cabinet. We need your help to collect as many individually wrapped snacks. Donations should be single-serving packaged items, such as chips, pretzels, popcorn, cookies, crackers, snack or protein bars, or pudding or fruit cups and pouches.
In 2023 for its first Snack Stock collection drive, PenAir received over 4,200 donated items to give to Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center patients and families – taking care of their snacking needs for about three months.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are many types of cancer treatment available and some — like chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy and targeted therapy – can potentially affect the whole body.
For some, side effects from treatment are only temporary, improving afterward, but for others, it can be more persistent. The most common are pain, fatigue and emotional distress. According to ACS, cancer patients who eat well – and eat during treatment – can consume the needed calories and are better able to cope with sides effects from their treatment.
Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Centers provide treatment to patients diagnosed with more than 15 different types of cancer – at 12 locations in our region.
PenAir is committed to providing comfort and support to those battling against breast cancer and beyond. Drop off your favorite individually wrapped snacks (chips, cookies, pretzels and more) from October 2 through 31 at one of the collection boxes available at each of PenAir’s locations and help us bring comfort during difficult times to those in need.
Locate your closest PenAir collection site by visiting penair.org/Locations.
Those who cannot stop by a branch but still want to donate can place an order from PenAir’s Snack Stock Wishlist on Amazon and have it delivered directly to PenAir’s Nine Mile corporate office.