San Ramon Cereal Drive Dedicated To Feeding Local Kids This Summer

SAN RAMON, CA — San Ramon Regional Medical Center is hoping to help local children during the summer months by collecting cereal donations.

Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive benefits the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, the hospital said in a press release.

“The past two years have been especially challenging for households struggling with food insecurity,” CEO of the hospital Ann Lucena said. “Many families have had to rely on food banks and other programs to have access to healthy meals. We recognize the importance of beginning each day with a nutritious breakfast and, through this drive, hope to do our part to help our community.””

Whole-grain cereal is a popular and healthy option. Cereal without high sugar contents and artificial colors and dyes is preferred.

“Healthy cereal contains one serving of whole grain, no more than 200 calories per serving, six grams or less of sugar and at least three grams of fiber per serving. It should also be free of artificial colors and dyes,” the hospital said in the release.

Donations can be dropped off through June 13 at San Ramon Regional Medical Center. All donations will stay local and go to the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, the release said.

Monetary donations for perishable items can also be made by clicking here.