Representatives from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield delivered hundreds of hygiene items collected from employees across New York state to the Utica Center for Development on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. The donations, which included personal hygiene products and household cleaning supplies, will be distributed through the center’s pantry in Utica.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Employees Donate Hundreds of Hygiene Items to Mohawk Valley Veterans
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield employees across New York state donated hundreds of hygiene items to veterans in the Mohawk Valley through the Utica Center for Development.
The donations, which included personal hygiene products, toiletries and household cleaning supplies, were collected over two months. Locally, the effort was led by Excellus BCBS’s We Are One employee resource group (ERG), while the health plan’s Veterans Network ERG coordinated contributions statewide.
“These essential items help veterans and their families meet everyday needs,” said Tony Vitagliano, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Utica regional president. “I’m proud of how our employees came together to serve those who served. Unfortunately, the need remains great — especially during the holiday season.”
The Utica Center for Development provides housing for homeless veterans and operates a pantry serving veterans throughout the Mohawk Valley. The pantry is located at 726 Washington St. in Utica.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is committed to supporting local organizations that improve community health and well-being.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a nonprofit health plan with 1.5 million upstate New York members. The company’s mission is to help people live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality, affordable health care. Its products and services include cost-saving prescription drug discounts, wellness tracking tools and access to telemedicine. With more than 4,200 employees, the company is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce to foster innovation and better serve its members. It also encourages employees to engage in their communities by providing paid volunteer time off as one of many benefits. To learn more, visit ExcellusBCBS.com.
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