Date: Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Subject: RE: FW: Question/ Food for Friends
To: "Buijnarowski, Charlotte
Charlotte Buijnarowski
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Subject: RE: FW: Question/ Food for Friends
To: "Buijnarowski, Charlotte
Hi Charlotte,
Our understanding with all of the Elder Services Agencies that we work with is that they do not furnish to us any clients who have an eating disorder or severe food allergy that could put them at risk.
We also are not prepared to "personalize" meals to accommodate diabetic clients who require a restricted diet.
The rule we have utilized is that, while we know there are diabetic issues among some of our clients, we trust them to utilize their judgment and consume those foods that are good for them and reject those that are not. I have had a handful of clients over the years who have contacted me to indicate that they needed to be more diligent with their diet and requested that they be removed from the client list – but this has been the exception, not the rule. I also have had a few clients along the way who indicated that they know they should not consume some of the desserts or breads and pass them on to a neighbor or friend.
The rule we have utilized is that, while we know there are diabetic issues among some of our clients, we trust them to utilize their judgment and consume those foods that are good for them and reject those that are not. I have had a handful of clients over the years who have contacted me to indicate that they needed to be more diligent with their diet and requested that they be removed from the client list – but this has been the exception, not the rule. I also have had a few clients along the way who indicated that they know they should not consume some of the desserts or breads and pass them on to a neighbor or friend.
As you know, we encourage all of our Ministry teams to utilize fresh or frozen products and refrain from canned goods which are loaded with sugars and salts.
It is very kind of the baker to offer to prepare some "diabetic friendly" desserts but we do not have a list of who might be diabetic.
I hope this helps.
Thanks much,
Kathleen
From: Buijnarowski, Charlotte [mailto:cbuijnarowski@massmutual.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 1:05 PM
To: takeandeat@verizon.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 1:05 PM
To: takeandeat@verizon.net
Subject: RE: FW: Question/ Food for Friends
Hi Kathleen,
As you will see below, we have a volunteer who has offered to create some diabetic-friendly desserts each month. How do you handle the diabetic issue now? Do you know who on our client list is diabetic??? I would appreciate any guidance you can offer.
Thanks,
Charlotte
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From: BobJudge
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:03 AM
To: Sheila Fitzgerald
Cc: Buijnarowski, Charlotte
Subject: RE: FW: Question/ Food for Friends
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:03 AM
To: Sheila Fitzgerald
Cc: Buijnarowski, Charlotte
Subject: RE: FW: Question/ Food for Friends
Sheila:
I will send a copy of this email to Charlotte Buijnarowski, the Food For Friends (FFF) Coordinator. She may forward it to Steve Foster. In any case, you will then hear back from Charlotte, Steve, or someone else, with a phone number of the right person for you to call to discuss further.
Thanks for the offer!
- Bob Judge
From: Sheila Fitzgerald
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:26 AM
To: BobJudge@comcast.net
Subject: Re: FW: Question/ Food for Friends
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:26 AM
To: BobJudge@comcast.net
Subject: Re: FW: Question/ Food for Friends
Thanks Bob.
One more question. We have been preparing meals for between 60/75 people, I would suspect that perhaps a few within this group could be diabetic. In addition to the 15 or so desserts I put up each month, I'd be more than happy to prepare diabetic deserts for the few, if any that are diabetic.
I would be willing to make the call if there is someone I can call, that would have that information and could give me a rough number so that we will always have a healthier dessert choice to pack for them. Do you know who I can call to ask?
Shelia
One more question. We have been preparing meals for between 60/75 people, I would suspect that perhaps a few within this group could be diabetic. In addition to the 15 or so desserts I put up each month, I'd be more than happy to prepare diabetic deserts for the few, if any that are diabetic.
I would be willing to make the call if there is someone I can call, that would have that information and could give me a rough number so that we will always have a healthier dessert choice to pack for them. Do you know who I can call to ask?
Shelia
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