I work for a local Police Dept not hospital but we often get treats dropped off during the day randomly, but night shift gets forgotten. On NY day someone sent in pizza, we k ew it was coming at noon which was great, but the evening and night shift had the leftovers…… so whatever you send in, try and have it be something that can be enjoyed in the same way for 24 hours….. or send in at a couple different times.

My dad was in a skilled nursing unit for three years.

My mom used to hand deliver a very large fruit basket with grab and go fruit: bananas, apples, clementines. She pre arranged with the nursing director who then put the food in their break area.

She also ordered pizza -again with the directors’ ok-I think one time my mom told the director to order it at a convenient time and she would pay for it.

I now work in health care (admin) and during the early days of the pandemic, a patients’ family ordered catered lunch and dinner for us!

Just don't. It will sit in the break room for hours, probably open/uncovered. With the door leading to the patient hallway wafting open constantly and multiple hands touching it all day long.

If you must, send something individually packaged, preferably from a commercial kitchen


-Nurse who won't touch break room items.

Also don't underestimate the impact of a hand written note expressing thanks. I have a few of those pinned up to my workspace, really helps on the days like yesterday when multiple people yell at me for no reason.

Anonymous wrote:You might want to ask in the health and medicine forum (or ask Jeff to move this thread there). There may be more healthcare workers hanging out over there.

Lol we don't just "hang out" in the health and medicine forum.

OP anything is appreciated really. Individually packaged things are helpful right now. Cookies or cupcakes too.

If the hospital has a coffee shop with bagels in house or nearby, a gift certificate is a great way to go.

OP, that's marvelous. Thank you so much for thinking of us, and thank you for being there when you can for involvement in your dad's care. I hope all goes well for you and him.

Hospital based physician here. Food is always appreciated, and your timing is great; there’s usually a ton of food around the holidays but it drops off in January. Breakfast is a nice option, as you can get it delivered early for night shift. Plus, we get a lot of “sweet treats,” so things like bagels are a nice change. Honestly, though, anything that can sit for a day and be eaten quickly without heating up is a great option. (Pizza has been quite popular!)

How does one make a delivery? Can you just show up to the front of the ER? I think our local hospital has people stationed there doing intake.

Anonymous wrote:Something for dayshift and somthing for night shift- theres two set of people caring for your dad.

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When I worked in the hospital, almost any food ordered in was very much appreciated.

Something for dayshift and somthing for night shift- theres two set of people caring for your dad.

I work in a hospital. Food deliveries are always appreciated - bagels, muffins, etc in the morning. Pizza at other times

None. No germs please.

Is your dad in skilled care? A hospital?

You might want to ask in the health and medicine forum (or ask Jeff to move this thread there). There may be more healthcare workers hanging out over there.

I'd like to send something for the wonderful nurses and doctors who are taking care of my Dad. What are your favorite things to receive?