You’ve Made an Incredible Difference

During our double feature Living With Hunger and Food Stamped, we learned that many families in Ethiopia run out of their food aid after three days and have to pick wild cabbage for the rest of the month.  We also saw that even a trained dietician found it hard to provide three meals a day on a SNAP daily allocation for a week in Berkeley.

For just $1.50, we actually provide the equivalent of $50 in fresh produce and groceries each week to 200 families in the Inner Richmond.  We know they are our neighbors because we’re only serving residents of the 94118 zip code.

In the midst of one of the most affluent communities in the city, there is still intense need.  Our weekly basket actually exceeds what a person could buy with SNAP during the week.

Throughout the year, you’ve been dedicated enough to rise up on Saturday morning, when most folks are resting soundly, to serve your fellow human being.
St. John’s Presbyterian Church is so grateful for your commitment that we are serving you with our annual volunteer appreciation luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. following our worship service.

We also encourage you to join us for a Harvest volunteer photo shoot on Saturday, Oct. 15 as we distribute the nourishment for more than 200 households.  We want to capture you hard at work, graceful and cheerful as we go through every step of the process.  Come on out at 6:30 a.m.