Where does hospital food come from? Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Where does hospital food come from? Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Where does hospital food come from? For most major health centres in Winnipeg, the pastel meal trays are assembled in a large regional distribution facility surrounded by commercial warehouses and industrial manufacturers on the outskirts of St. Boniface. The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s nutrition and food services facility opened in 1998.
It was part of a national trend away from on-site hospital kitchens and toward centralized operations, which was expected to save the provincial government about $5 million per annum. Today, the facility prepares more than 8,000 meals daily for patients at 11 local hospitals and long-term care centres. Mike Sudoma/Free Press A typical meal that would be served to a patient at one of 11 local hospitals and long-term care centres served by the WHRA.
Recently, the health authority invited members of the media to don hairnets, white smocks and disposable booties for an extensive tour of the facility — and a taste of its offerings. The open house was a chance for reporters to marvel at the technical innovations within the 47,000-square-foot building and an opportunity for staff to try and dispel the long-standing stigma of subpar hospital food quality. It’s a topic that’s been simmering since the distri.
