Community Impact

Where hope takes root—one meal, one child, one community at a time.

Hunger Relief &
Basic ProvisionS data

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2020

Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions

In the first six months of the year:

250,178 pounds of food were distributed to 10,807 low-income families across the Bay Area and Southern California (54,035 individuals were reached through this program, including 32,421 children).
15,106 hygiene items, including toothbrushes, laundry detergent, and shampoo, were provided to 4,966 low-income families across the Bay Area and Southern California (4,829 individuals were supported through this program, including 14,669 children and youth).
1,712 toys were wrapped by dedicated volunteers during the annual Holiday Helping Hand Toy Drive for children in the Bay Area who otherwise would not have received a gift. Additionally, 85 gift cards were distributed to families.
3 workshops were led for Afghan refugee girls in Sacramento, providing 28 girls with access to STEM education.

Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions

282,779 lbs of food to 12,522 families
6,692 essential items to 2,200
Over 2,000 toys distributed
218 gift cards provided
109 warm blanks give away

Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions

141,500 pounds of food distributed to 18,567 families
100 families affected by the floods in Half Moon Bay were provided with food
9,100+ items of basic provisions distributed to 6,500 children
1,800+ toys, 230 blankets, and 200 gift cards provided to children and their families as part of our Holiday Helping Hand Program
80 gift cards provided for Afghan Refugee families in El Cajon, California
46 Halloween costumes donated to a California elementary school as part of our Halloween Costume Drive
Provided grocery gift cards to the families of Afghan Refugee students

Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions

154,000 lbs of food to 11,500 families
14,000 essential items to 4,406 children
Over 2000 toys distributed during the holidays
300 gift cards provided to children ages 15-18 for Christmas
235 blankets give away

Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions

225,000 lbs of food to 40 schools in CA, VA, PA, and DC
235 gift cards for children ages 15-18 during the holidays
40,000 hygiene products to 40 schools across CA, VA, PA, and DC
1,600+ toys distributed during the holidays

Hunger Relief & Basic Provisions

140,000 lbs of food to families across CA, VA, and D.C.
20,000 meals to Central Kitchen in D.C.
100+ laptops & accessories to over 1,000 children in transitional housings
1,500 blankets, turkeys, gift cards, and toys to families during the holidays

Addressing Hunger and Meeting Essential Needs
More than 50 million Americans experience food insecurity — including 1 in 5 children who face hunger every single day. Our Nutrition Program responds directly to these realities.

Hunger affects far more than a child’s appetite. It impacts concentration, academic performance, behavior, and long-term health. Through our Nutrition Outreach Program, we regularly provide protein, fresh produce, and essential staples to children and their families, helping improve focus, school engagement, and overall well-being.

During the holidays, financial strain becomes even more visible. Many families simply cannot afford celebrations. Our Holiday Helping Hand Project delivers food, toys, blankets, gift cards, and other essentials so children can experience joy and warmth during a season that can otherwise feel isolating.