The V.I. Division of Personnel together with the GESC Health Insurance Board and Cigna has announced a distribution of fresh, local produce for those who registered and actively participated in the 2023 Virtual Annual Health and Wellness Expo. The event, which took place on Thursday, July 13, aims to reward engagement with a healthy bounty from local farms.
Eligibility and Identification Requirements for Participants
Eligible recipients of the produce bags include Cigna Active employees, Cigna Retirees Under 65, and their dependents who registered and participated in the expo. Attendees are reminded to bring an ID for eligibility verification to receive their produce bag.
For United Healthcare members who registered and attended the expo, a separate produce distribution event will be organized by the GESC Health Insurance Board and United Healthcare, with dates to be announced shortly by the Board.
Drive-Through Distribution Schedule
The DOP has released a schedule for the upcoming drive-through distribution events across the Virgin Islands:
- St. Croix: November 13, 2023, at DC Canegeta Ball Park, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
- St. John: November 16, 2023, at Cruz Bay Band Stand/Gazebo, 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
- St. Thomas: November 17, 2023, at the Emile Griffith Ball Park Parking Lot, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Accessing Expo Resources Online
Participants who missed the live virtual expo can access all presentations and a full recording of the main event at the GVI Wellness website: gviwellness.org/resources.
Continued Commitment to Health and Wellness
The V.I. Division of Personnel and its GVI Wellness Program remain dedicated to fostering health and wellness within the GVI community, reinforcing the message that "health is wealth," according to a news release. The community can look forward to more initiatives aimed at improving individual health.
Contact for Further Inquiries
For any questions regarding the produce distribution or the wellness program, individuals can reach out to Ms. Ladee Shanna Martin, Wellness Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 340-774-8588, extension 5252.
