Delta Dental to Fill Shelves of The Salvation Army Food Pantry
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Delta Dental To Fill Shelves of The Salvation Army Food Pantry
WHO: Delta Dental of Wisconsin promotes oral health.
WHAT: Delta Dental of Wisconsin is donating $1,000 worth of fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, in addition to 1,000 toothbrushes and a $2,000 grant so The Salvation Army food pantry can restock on nutritious perishable foods during the year.
WHEN: Volunteers will bring the food into the pantry at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 8.
WHERE: The Salvation Army's West Corps Worship and Community Center, 1645 North 25th Street, in Milwaukee.
WHY: It's National Smile Month! A balanced, nutritious diet is essential to healthy living, as well as a healthy smile. Only 7.5 percent of Wisconsinites eat the daily recommended vegetable allowance, and less than 13 percent eat the recommended fruit allowance. Delta Dental of Wisconsin understands that the cost of fresh produce inhibits people of all income levels to reach the daily recommended portions. As a result, they are providing fruits and vegetables to five food pantries over three days throughout Wisconsin to promote the importance of oral health.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index (Human NeedsIndex.org). Locally, 87 cents of every dollar raised is used to support programs and services in Milwaukee County.
About Delta Dental of Wisconsin
Delta Dental of Wisconsin is the state’s No. 1 dental plan, providing dental insurance to more than two million members. Delta Dental has made dental benefits easy – through exceptional service, quick and accurate claims payments, providing the most in-network dentists, and by making coverage affordable for companies and their employees. For more than 50 years, the company has been fulfilling its’ mission of helping improve oral health and wellness by extending access to care, advancing science, and supporting an effective oral-health workforce.Delta Dental of Wisconsin (DDWI) is headquartered in Stevens Point, with sales offices in Milwaukee and Madison. As part of the nationwide Delta Dental Plans Association, DDWI joins 38 other Delta Dental plans to serve more Americans than any other dental insurance company.