Here’s a lovely, true story.

A Dad and Mom, three teenage boys, and Grandmother were living together on the Dad’s very nice income.

Dad was laid off from his long time job.  With many mouths to feed (teenage boys!), their savings were quickly spent.

Mom needed some privacy to pray and grieve their desperate situation.  She drove to the public library.  As she sat crying in her car, she was approached by a homeless woman who asked her if she was okay.

After Mom explained the reason for her tears, the homeless woman told her about the Petaluma Kitchen, where she could go and get food for her family.  The family gratefully began to receive our weekly food boxes, which sustained them while they searched for jobs and other resources.

Dad now has a full time job at a lower wage, low enough that the family still qualifies for our food box program. But the family is well fed and staying together!

 

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