Chicken and dumplings fundraiser a success

More than 600 dinners were served to the Farmington community in the Fellowship Hall of the Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 19th. Volunteers and staff united to serve dine-in and carry-out guests the meals prepared by Presbyterian Manor’s Dining Services department.

All proceeds of the dinner will benefit the Good Samaritan Fund at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. The Good Samaritan Fund serves residents who have exhausted their financial resources through no fault of their own. This equates to more than $950,000 in unreimbursed care each year.

Jane Hull, executive director of the Farmington Presbyterian Manor said, “Each year I am humbled by the generosity of the local community. Donations are still coming in and so far the total is over $16,000.” Hull adds, “I would like to thank the sponsors, staff, advisory committee, volunteers, residents and their family members for their generosity and tremendous efforts.”

A not-for-profit retirement community, Farmington Presbyterian Manor has served St. Francois County and the surrounding area since 1962. It is part of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s system of 17 communities in Kansas and Missouri. Learn more at FarmingtonPresbyterianManor.org.

Jeannine Koen, at right, Presbyterian Manor Residential Living Assistant Director and Vanessa Smith, Dining Services employee serve chicken and dumplings at the annual fundraiser.