Julia Means, community a nurse with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital is known throughout her neighborhood as ‘The Nurse.’

The Ascension Columbia St Mary’s Diabetic Friendly Food Pantry, is available on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

“Ebenezer food pantry started in 1996 and it’s an extension of Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s hospital,” said Means.

To get connected with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Diabetic Friendly Food Pantry, the public can call 2-1-1 or be referred by a doctor at Ascension.

The following items were provided:

• Bleach

• Hand Soap

• Pine Sol

• Toilet Paper

• Hand Sanitizer

• Dental Hygiene Kits (toothbrush and toothpaste)

• Gloves (multiple sizes)

Below is a list of community organizations prepared to receive the donation and distribute:

• Sherman Park Community Association

• Walnut Way

• Ayuda Mutua MKE (Mutual Help) w/ St. Patrick’s Church

• Westcare Wisconsin, Inc

• Dominican Center

• United Community Center

• Trinity CMEC Urban Church Wellness Church Partner

• Lamb of God MBC Urban Church Wellness Church Partner

• St. Matthew CMEC Urban Church Wellness Church Partner

• Bradford Memorial AMEC Urban Church Wellness Church Partner

• Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Urban Church Wellness Church Partner

• St. John Paul II Church Food Pantry

• Alpha & Omega

• Casa de Oracion