Stories
A couple of words from our volunteers and our team.
Diz Petit
Our Board Member and Social Impact Consultant Diz Petit, tells us about her event to make 80 meals for those in need.
“We’re here... to bring people that are out on the streets ‘A Meal With Dignity.’”
Juley Lewis
Juley tells us about a friend whose daughter is homeless and how that is the reason she decided to volunteer with us.
“Anybody could be connected to someone who is homeless in this city.”
Marc Haumann
Marc tells us about his frustration with the handling of the homelessness crisis.
“What’s the most immediate and the most human thing we can do? Provide people with these really high-quality meals.”
Maggie Sedar
Maggie recounts her first meal delivery experience volunteering with us.
“I didn’t know that’s how it was gonna be, but I was ready to jump out of the car and do it again and again and again.”
Karen
Karen tells us how she feels after delivering meals to our shelterless neighbors on the streets in our community.
“It’s felt so good.
It’s just wonderful to give.”
Elaine Leung
Elaine tells us why she was inspired to help make healthy, fresh, and nutritious sandwiches for the homeless and unsheltered in her community.
“I was hungry when I was a 2 year old... and I remember the feeling of hunger was so intense...”
Cindy garreton
Cindy and Catalina volunteered with us at a virtual event from Portland, Oregon, and shared their experience with us.
“It is really humbling and takes you back to the basics... the first thing you learn in your life is ‘share.’”
Juley Jones
One of our Partners in good, Athleta, hosted an event to make meals for Homeless Prenatal program, Jelani House.
“We as human beings need to do something.”