SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The Diabetes Care Center at Regional West Physicians Clinic is gathering donations of dry staples and canned goods to provide healthy food for needy families in Scottsbluff and Gering this Christmas season. All donated food items will be delivered to the Community Food Bank.

Food donations may be dropped off at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Diabetes Care Center, Internal Medicine, and all Family Medicine clinic locations between December 9 and 13. Donations are welcome from the public, patients, and Regional West employees.

Suggested items include: canned vegetables, soup, fruit, tuna, chicken, beans, peanut butter, pasta sauce, oatmeal, rice, whole grain or whole wheat pasta, unsweetened cereal, unsalted nuts, and baking products. Fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, oranges, tangerines, pears, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, avocados, and peppers will be accepted, along with cheese and 100 percent juice.

The staff of the Diabetes Care Center will distribute all food that is collected.

For more information about the community food drive, please call the Diabetes Care Center at Regional West Physicians Clinic, 308-630-2100.

Regional West Health Services is the parent company for Regional West Medical Center and Regional West Physicians Clinic. These organizations, with over 1,800 employees, provide comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, 95 percent of whom are board certified or board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, the Regional West family of health care organizations offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties.