The holiday season is well upon us. Perhaps this year more than ever, the staff at Dankmeyer takes a moment to pause and thank everyone for their support of each other over these challenging months. We want to build on that momentum and use these next few months as a way for our efforts to expand beyond the walls of our office and our patient care. Along those lines, our office team is participating in two different activities through the end of the year.
1) Food Drive in support of the Maryland Food Bank: Food scarcity has become real to even more of our neighbors due to the pandemic’s changes in the economy. We are collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for the Maryland Food Bank. Boxes are set up at each office location. We will do our first drop-off before Thanksgiving and then continue to collect food through Christmas for a second drop off.
2) Toys for Tots: Many families are already worrying about gifts for their children during the holidays. Toys for Tots collects toys for children in need, and then delivers them across the country. This year, they are not only having a drive to drop off toys, but they are also holding a virtual drive with a virtual drop-off box! Specific information regarding the virtual toy drive and how to participate can be found here.
Thank you to Marlies Beerli-Cabell, CPO, and her family for spicing up and decorating boxes for the Linthicum office!
Marlies herself started volunteering on behalf of the Maryland Food Bank in September as part of a program called the Middle Mile. She registered to pick up food from restaurants, retailers, hotels and caterers to bring to a nearby food pantry, pantry or soup kitchen. If you want more information, you can see Marlies’ post on her Facebook page by clicking here. Marlies is going the extra mile!