Staunton Hospitals Donate Over $800 to Local Pantry

Employees at Anderson Hospital and Community Hospital of Staunton raised funds through a t-shirt sale to support the Staunton Helping Hands Center.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Staunton Helping Hands Center recently received a generous donation of over $800 from employees at Anderson Hospital and Community Hospital of Staunton. The funds were raised through a t-shirt sale organized by Amanda Reilson, the Clinical Nutrition Manager at Anderson Hospital, who presented the check to pantry Co-Coordinator Ailee Taylor.

Why it matters

The donation from the local hospitals highlights the important role that community organizations like the Staunton Helping Hands Center play in supporting those in need, especially during challenging economic times. The fundraising effort by hospital staff demonstrates a commitment to giving back and supporting the local community.

The details

The t-shirt sale was additionally supported by Amy Grulke, the Care Coordination Manager at Anderson Hospital, and Brandi Crawford, the Director of Nursing at Community Hospital of Staunton. The funds raised will help the Staunton Helping Hands Center continue providing food, clothing, and other essential resources to those in the community facing hardship.

  • The t-shirt sale fundraiser took place in March 2026.

The players

Amanda Reilson

The Clinical Nutrition Manager at Anderson Hospital who organized the t-shirt sale fundraiser.

Ailee Taylor

The Co-Coordinator of the Staunton Helping Hands Center, who received the donation.

Amy Grulke

The Care Coordination Manager at Anderson Hospital who supported the fundraiser.

Brandi Crawford

The Director of Nursing at Community Hospital of Staunton who supported the fundraiser.

Anderson Hospital

A local hospital in Staunton, Illinois that participated in the fundraiser.

Community Hospital of Staunton

A local hospital in Staunton, Illinois that participated in the fundraiser.

Staunton Helping Hands Center

A community organization in Staunton, Illinois that provides food, clothing, and other essential resources to those in need.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This donation from local hospitals to the Staunton Helping Hands Center demonstrates the importance of community partnerships and the power of collective action to support those in need. It's a heartening example of how organizations can come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their neighbors.