Cancer Patient & Family Services

Helping Those Most Vulnerable Diagnosed with Cancer

The Mission of the Benedictine Health Foundation is to raise and distribute financial resources to those struggling with a cancer diagnosis and whose financial means limit their ability to access or receive the care that they need. We provide assistance to Ulster County residents and their families or those from neighboring counties receiving medical services in Ulster County.

Cancer Patient Assistance Food/Gas Card Fund

The Cancer Patient Assistance Food/Gas Card Fund distributes upwards of $100,000 annually to eligible cancer patients while they are in treatment. Financial assistance is provided in the form of gift cards to purchase nutritious food at Hannaford Supermarkets and/or fuel at Stewart’s Shops to subsidize the cost of transportation. $1,000 per calendar year is available to each patient.

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Benedictine Health Foundation’s Cancer Patient Emergency Financial Assistance Fund provides emergency financial assistance to patients with a current diagnosis of cancer. Upon approval of the application, the Foundation will pay up to $1,000 annually in support of essential services; payments will be made directly to the billing organization (i.e., electric, telephone, fuel oil/propane, water, or rent).

To learn more about programs funded by the Benedictine Health Foundation, contact Benedictine Health Foundation at (845) 481-1371.