Groups Continue to Feed the Fight
Donations of food for health care workers came from a variety of sources during the past few weeks — including an NFL player.
NorthBay Healthcare’s front line workers — the Environmental Services Staff — were treated to a Panera Bread lunch on April 24, as a gesture of appreciation donated by Jason Verrett of the San Francisco 49ers and the FEEVA Family Foundation. The meals were delivered by his brother, Warren.
“Why did we decide to treat the Environmental Services team? WE NEED THEM! This is a team effort and everyone’s role is important,” Warren said. “My brother and I know the impact of this virus and realized that it takes a full team to prevent the spread. We know the clinical staff is doing an amazing job, but wanted to acknowledge the Environmental Services Department for the important role they play, too.”
Jason, a cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers and former Rodriquez High School student, created the FEEVA Family Foundation to serve youth and young adults in all backgrounds in the community. FEEVA is Jason’s nickname, but is also the acronym for Fulfilling Encouraging and Embracing Vulnerable Areas.
Other donations from restaurants and businesses include:
- Wing Stop in Fairfield — Wings donated to NorthBay Medical Center.
- Pizza Guys (Fairfield and Vacaville) — 400 individual pizzas to NorthBay Medical Center and 300 to VacaValley Hospital.
- Edible Occassions — Donated 50 meals to NorthBay Medical Center ICU and Emergency Department.
- Jelly Belly — 25 cases of 300 individual jelly belly candy bags.
- The Yin Family (McDonald’s) — 60 Egg McMuffins and hash browns to NorthBay Emergency Department, NorthBay ICU and 2North.
Individuals, Groups and Organizations who have donated in recent weeks include:
- Green Valley Landowner’s Association — Mary’s Pizza Shack pizza for 50 at NorthBay Medical Center; 50 boxed lunches from The Napa Deli to NorthBay Medical Center; 50 meals from Edible Occasions to NorthBay Medical Center emergency room; 50 Saffron lunches for NorthBay Medical Center; Round Table pizza for 50 to IT at GVAC; and 50 Saffron Indian Cuisine meals for 2N employees.
- Foundation Board member Stanley Davis purchased Vasquez Deli burritos for all employees.
- Rev. Dr. Davic C. Isom of CME Church in partnership with Faith PAC, McDonald’s on Beck at Texas in Fairfield and Mrs. Lisa Tolbert — breakfast sandwiches for NorthBay Medical Center Emergency Department.
- Solano Family First Responders — 25 boxes of baked goods from Solano Baking Company in Dixon and fresh-brewed coffee from Niche Cafe in Fairfield to VacaValley Hospital and NorthBay Medical Center.
- Vacaville Pony Little League — 1 case of water, 1 case of Gatorade, 1 case of flavored water, two large bags of snacks.
- Jenny Farewell (Feed Our Frontline) — Coffee and pastries/bagels for VacaValley Hospital Environmental Services staff.
- Charlotte, a local resident — Subway lunch for 50 at VacaValley Hospital Emergency Department.
- San Francisco Naturals, Inc. and Sameh Elgendy — 80 cases of Michelle et Augustine cookie squares.
For a full list of donors, visit www.northbay.org/COVIDdonors.