The holidays are a focal point for food donations efforts, but food insecurity is a critical year-round challenge. In that spirit, Contemporary Dermatology located in the Pine Hills, 8 Market Crossing, Plymouth encourage patients, neighbors and friends to visit the office and donate canned goods and dry goods from February 1 – February 28.
Contemporary Dermatology is donating all food donations to the South Shore Community Action Council’s Food Resources Program.The SSCAC Program serves as a hub to collect, sort, inventory, year to over 70 emergency food providers throughout Plymouth County. Working together, the collaborative provides food to roughly 8,000 children, elderly, and families every month.
Specifically, food banks often need items like
- Canned Tuna & Chicken
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Soup or Stew
- Cereal
- Juice
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Condiments
- Pasta
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Packaged Meals
Items can be dropped off during office hours at Contemporary Dermatology, Pine Hills, Plymouth. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.
“Our staff live in this community, and we try to take care of our neighbors,” noted Dr. Robert Nossa of the owner of Contemporary Dermatology. “
He added, “Traditional Food Drives are often help at Thanksgiving when food issues are prominent, but hunger does not take a holiday. Therefore, we are reaching out and encouraging people to contribute canned and dry goods during the month of February.”
Lisa Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of South Shore Community Action Council expanded, “With food drives like this, we are able to provide up to hundreds of households every month with the supplemental food and groceries they need to feed their families and lead a healthy life.”
About Contemporary Dermatology
Contemporary Dermatology is a leading provider of comprehensive dermatology services, including medical dermatology, skin cancer treatments and Mohs surgery, aesthetic services and clinical research. Their modern practice is home to the latest technologies that allow their highly trained professionals to focus on treating a wide array of medical skin conditions and cosmetic concerns. The practice’s aesthetic services focus on creating natural-looking results through cutting-edge cosmetic treatments such as such as dermal fillers, BOTOX®, XEOMIN® and more. Innovative laser treatments offered include Fraxel, laser tattoo removal and skin resurfacing.
Contemporary Dermatology’s state-of-the-art offices in Pine Hills and in Marstons Mills serve greater Plymouth, Cape Cod and the Islands. The practice treats patients of all ages. For more information, visit www.contemporarydermatology.com or call the Plymouth office 508-224-3800 or Marstons Mills office 508-492-3200.
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