Iowa Total Care has donated $3,500 to Monroe Elementary through their Be Well. Eat Well.
Iowa Total Care Donates $3,500 to Monroe Elementary to
Address Food Insecurity and Support Student Literacy
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Total Care has donated $3,500 to Monroe Elementary through their Be Well. Eat Well. initiative addressing food insecurity and their 100 Schools in Iowa campaign supporting reading proficiency in schools.
Monroe Elementary was selected based on the greatest opportunity for positive change.
“Monroe’s community garden aligns perfectly with our Be Well. Eat Well. initiative,” said Mitch Wasden, Plan President & CEO. “It not only teaches students valuable lessons about gardening but also strives to provide food for the community, a mission we’ve embraced this year. We’re proud to support these students and the Des Moines community through increased access to healthy food.”
Iowa Total Care selected Monroe Elementary for the 100 Schools in Iowa literacy campaign due to high numbers of students with free and reduced lunch. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students from low-income families have much lower rates of reading proficiency compared to their peers.
“We are thankful for partners like Iowa Total Care who support our work with students and families to ensure their basic needs are met. This generous donation allows us to maintain our Food Pantry, School Garden, and provide books for students.” said Stephanie Flickinger, Monroe Elementary School Principal
“Iowa Total Care’s mission is to improve the health of the community, one person at a time,” said Mitch Wasden, Plan President & CEO. “We are grateful for the chance to achieve our mission one student and one school at a time.”
About Iowa Total Care
Iowa Total Care provides Medicaid healthcare coverage to eligible individuals in Iowa. Established in 2019, Iowa Total Care exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. Iowa Total Care is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise. For more information, visit iowatotalcare.com.
For kid-friendly educational tools and resources, visit iowatotalcare.com/docskidsclub. To learn more about Be Well. Eat Well., visit iowatotalcare.com/bewelleatwell.
