Peace Arch Hospital Foundation Projects: Healing Starts Here

Healing Starts Here

As we enter the holiday season, Christine Hiller, a long-term care resident at Peace Arch Hospital, reflects on how much she misses the comfort of sharing fresh, delicious meals with loved ones. Currently, meals at the hospital are pre-made offsite, frozen, and then reheated, leaving food tasteless and unappealing. This lack of fresh food leaves many patients, especially those critically ill, without the nourishment they need to heal.

Peace Arch Hospital Foundation is launching a campaign to transform this experience. With a goal to raise $5 million, the Foundation plans to renovate the current kitchen into a production kitchen where fresh, nutritious meals can be prepared on-site, tailored to each patient’s needs and preferences. This change would bring vital improvements to patient nutrition, recovery, and satisfaction.

Your support is crucial. Will you join us in creating a better dining experience for patients at Peace Arch Hospital? Your gift this season will make a lasting impact. Thank you for your generosity!

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"Many of us dread mealtimes because the food is tasteless and unappealing. When we see what is served, we often cannot bring ourselves to eat it. Not because we are ungrateful, but because the food is so very unappetizing."
Christine Hiller, Long-Term Care Resident at Peace Arch Hospital

Why a New Production Kitchen is Essential

Enhance patient nutrition and satisfaction.

By cooking from scratch, we can meet the specific dietary needs and preferences of each patient, ensuring meals are nutritious and enjoyable.

Increase patient autonomy and family involvement.

The Choice Dining experience will empower patients to select meals that cater to their tastes, culture, and dietary preferences. Family members can also assist in meal selection, fostering a supportive environment.

Improve Healthcare Cuisine and Staff Engagement.

Our new kitchen will introduce state-of-the-art facilities and cooking techniques, elevating food services and nurturing a culture of pride among our kitchen staff.

Please help us bring comfort and nourishment to every patient — your donation brings us closer to creating a kitchen that serves fresh, healing meals tailored to each patient’s needs!

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