HealthThursday, November 5
A $3,000 Packers Foundation grant will stock a Fond du Lac clinic with coats and hygiene supplies
The Daily Fond du Lac team
A $3,000 Green Bay Packers Foundation grant is headed to the SSM Health Samaritan Clinic in Fond du Lac, an assist that never makes the highlight reel. It will buy coats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and hygiene supplies for uninsured and low-income patients.
$3,000Green Bay Packers Foundation grant for the clinic
It will buy coats, hygiene supplies, T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants.
Sources: Fond du Lac Reporter, KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM
“Having access to basic necessities such as warm clothing and hygiene products can improve a person’s health, dignity, and quality of life.”
KFIZ reported the grant supports the clinic's and Agnesian HealthCare Foundation's efforts on social determinants of health. Staff can use the items to give practical support when patients face financial hardship.
The grant brings together a foundation, a clinic and a partner
| Role | Who |
|---|---|
| Grant giver | Green Bay Packers Foundation |
| Recipient | SSM Health Samaritan Clinic |
| Partner | Agnesian HealthCare Foundation |
| Clinic leader | Missy Tate |
Source: KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM
- Clinic's mission: quality care for uninsured and low-income patients
- Beyond medical care: connects patients to food, clothing and hygiene items
- Area served: Fond du Lac and Dodge counties
Sources: Fond du Lac Reporter, KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM