Employees of Memorial Health System in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of January. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work.

According to the hospital, a total donation of $1,088 was presented to Community Meal of Abilene. Seven Abilene area churches are involved in serving a free, weekly meal to the Abilene community. In 2024, they served over 14,000 meals. The meals take place at Community Bible Church on Monday evenings at 5:30.

Volunteers from the churches prepare and serve the food, and also deliver meals to those who are unable to leave their homes. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, call 785-263-5233.

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Photo via Memorial Health System:  Pictured from left are: JoAnna Baker, EOC committee member; Brittany Ogden, EOC committee member; Haley Jones, EOC committee member; Debbie Howie, Community Meal of Abilene volunteer; Pam Schoemaker, EOC committee member; Matilda Calvin, MHS employee; and Ava Howie, granddaughter of Debbie.