Phoebe Sumter Distributes More Than 500 Produce Boxes

Americus, GA | September 21, 2024 – Phoebe Sumter & Flint River Fresh LLC joined forces once again to host a Fresh Produce Community Giveaway for the residents of Americus & Sumter County.

The giveaway was in recognition of Phoebe Sumter being named the 2024 Most Beautiful Hospital in the United States, the 2nd such distinction in the past 10 years (PSMC also won in 2015), and was a way for the organization to thank the community for their support.

In addition, the event was part of Phoebe Sumter’s ongoing Healthy Sumter initiative to address Food Insecurity in Americus & Sumter County as well as neighboring counties. Other initiatives include eliminating Food Deserts by creating community gardens and teaching people how to create gardens at their own home. So far this year, more than 4300 produce boxes have been distributed, over 44,000 pounds of produce, impacting more than 15,700 individuals.

Special thanks to Farmer Fredo of Flint River Fresh, Michelle Davis of PSMC, Astrid Walton, James Davis, Anthony Bowens, Sr.; Jerel West, Stephen Woodson, Pastor Larry Sims, Tim Powell, Diadra Powell, Commander Nelson Brown, Bishop Harvey Claiborne, Marcus Chatmon, Odell Bacon Sr., Clifford Morgan, Jimmy Josey and Dexter Sloan. Also, a special kudos to the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets as well as Sheila Hambrick and the CIS Girls On the Rise! for volunteering and helping make this event a success