Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of February. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $1020 was presented to Community Meal of Abilene. Seven Abilene area churches are involved in serving a free, weekly meal to the Abilene community. In 2023, 12,000 meals were served; up 4,000 meals from the previous year. The meals take place at Community Bible Church on Monday evenings at 5:30. Volunteers from the churches prepare and serve the food, and also deliver meals to those who are unable to leave their homes. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, call 785-263-5233. The monthly Jeans Day fundraiser is organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee. Pictured from left are: Pam Schoemaker, EOC committee member; Debbie Howie, Community Meal volunteer; Theresa Brierton, Community Meal volunteer; and Haley Jones, EOC committee member.
