Category Archives: Personal Experience
St. Mary’s Own Hortencia Garcia Graduates from the Hispanic Leadership Institute
We love opportunities to recognize our own, and everyone at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance congratulates Food Resourcing Developer Hortencia Garcia on her graduation from the Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) earlier this month. This program emphasizes personal and professional development, … Continue reading
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Giving With Gumballs…
Donating the ‘gumball money’ – as we’d come to call it – to the food bank made good sense. Certainly, the machine’s become an example that every little bit not only counts… but adds up.” Continue reading
Filed under Food Banking, Local Business, Partner Agencies, Personal Experience
Art for all Generational Hearts!
brought to you by Elizabeth Wunsch, Volunteerwoman A beautiful night for an auction. A spanning of generations. A gift for old and young. Art from the Heart! The Madison Retirement Community in Sun City West wanted to help children in … Continue reading
Filed under Events, Local Business, Personal Experience, Volunteer
Do I Eat or Buy Medication?
brought to you by Ernie Ortiz, Food Resource Developer This past weekend I was invited to a health fair geared at people with cancer. I attended the fair from an invitation from an old friend who works for a large cancer … Continue reading
Filed under Food Banking, Food Drives, Personal Experience
Will it Be Enough?
Dear Friends of the Food Bank, I’ve been asked how things are going at the Food Bank – and I can tell you, the current economic trends dramatically affecting our community – are having a serious impact on the Food … Continue reading
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Media Coverage for Food Bank Crisis Continues…
Journalists have a choice in what they cover every day. We thank the distinguished reporters, producers, cameramen, writers and staff who make stories and coverage happen. Continue reading
Filed under Media, Personal Experience
How may we help you?
Brought to you by: Elizabeth. The Volunteerwoman. A woman walks into the reception area. She is nicely dressed. She approaches hesitantly. In her hand is a white referral form received from a nearby agency. The volunteer at the front counter … Continue reading
Filed under Personal Experience, Volunteer, Westside
Think Before You Throw
Brought to you by: Hazel, Food Bank web site and design guru I recently visited a large self-serve, all-you-can-eat soup and salad restaurant. I really enjoy going there because not only do they offer the best salad bar, but … Continue reading
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