{"id":263640,"date":"2026-05-08T16:40:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263640\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:40:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:40:07","slug":"big-bend-hospice-launches-nutrition-shake-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263640\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Bend Hospice Launches Nutrition Shake Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/bigbendhospice.org\/contact\/jefferson-county\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Big Bend Hospice in Jefferson County<\/a> is calling on the community to help provide vital nutrition for local hospice patients through a month-long Nutrition Shake Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Big Bend Hospice Launches Nutrition Shake Drive to Support Jefferson County Patients<\/p>\n<p>WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW:<\/p>\n<p>For many in hospice care, eating full meals can be difficult or impossible. Meal replacements like Ensure, Boost, and Glucerna offer comfort and essential nutrients, but they are often not covered by health insurance, leaving families \u2014 especially in rural areas \u2014 to shoulder the cost themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Juanice Hughes, Chair of the Jefferson County Advisory Council for Big Bend Hospice, says this drive is about lifting that burden:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are a lot of medical expenses. Nutritional drinks, meal replacements \u2014 they\u2019re not covered by insurance. Families already have a lot to handle with their loved ones, and this is just a way we can reach out and help them during this period.\u201d Organizers note that the hospice\u2019s supply is currently low, making community donations especially important.<\/p>\n<p>Kellie Wiggins, Community Educator for Big Bend Hospice, adds:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s just a wonderful opportunity to do this, and we don\u2019t do it that often. When we do, it\u2019s because we\u2019re low on our inventory. It\u2019s one of those times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>    Donation Details<\/p>\n<p>The Nutrition Shake Drive will run from May 11, 2026, through June 11, 2026. Donations can be dropped off at two locations in Monticello:<\/p>\n<p>Big Bend Hospice Jefferson County Office<br \/>615 North Jefferson Street<br \/>Monticello, Florida<br \/>Hours: Monday\u2013Friday, 8 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Jefferson County Fire Rescue<br \/>57 Martin Road<br \/>Monticello, Florida<br \/>Contact: Chief Derrick Burrus at 850-342-0182 to coordinate drop-offs.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers say no donation is too small, and every bottle collected will go directly to a local patient in need.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact:<\/p>\n<p>Big Bend Hospice has served the Big Bend region for more than 40 years, providing compassionate care to patients and families during life\u2019s most difficult moments.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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