As students head back to school, many local children continue to face food insecurity on the weekends. The Weekend Meal Program, a partnership between the VCSC Coordinated Health Program and Union Health Foundation, provides nutritious meal packs to students in need. Community support helps ensure children return to school each Monday nourished, focused, and ready to learn.

Union Health Foundation awarded 99 scholarships totaling $123,750 to 77 Wabash Valley students pursuing health care careers for the 2026-2027 academic year. Since 1985, the Foundation has invested more than $1 million in supporting local students, helping strengthen the future health care workforce across the region.

Union Health Foundation proudly celebrated the Bhuptani Excellence in Service and Excellence in Nursing Awards on April 8 at Union Hospital, recognizing outstanding health care professionals for their dedication, leadership, and impact on patient care. Through the generosity of the Bhuptani Family Fund, the Bhuptanis have invested in three key areas—recognizing excellence through awards, supporting future caregivers through scholarships, and strengthening pediatric therapy services to help children and families thrive.

The VCSC Coordinated Health Program — a Union Health initiative in partnership with Vigo County School Corporation — is launching a new Weekend Meal Program to help address child hunger in our community. With support from Maryland Community Church and fundraising leadership from Union Health Foundation, students will receive balanced weekend meal packs to ensure they have food when school is not in session.