News & Updates from Elk Grove Food Bank Services
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May 2020 eNewsletter from Elk Grove Food Bank Services
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Dear Friends:
As I write this message, Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) is doing its best to continue supporting the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only has the need gone up exponentially by 594%, the supply still continues to go down. During these challenging and uncertain times, the Food Bank remains true to its mission--
To provide essential resources to overcome the many faces of hunger and human need. And a "serving of hope!"
Even as we continue to face uncharted times, it is clear to me that our Food Bank Family continues to rise.
Thank you is not enough to express my gratitude for what I've seen from our amazing community. I have been humbled and inspired by the generosity and outpouring of support from our donors. We've come together in a time of great need, with an unprecedented showing of compassion, human spirit, and kindness. Although you may never know the names or hear the voices of the seniors, children, homeless, or others you have helped, you are making a difference in the lives of over 7,500 individuals. All of us at EGFBS are also grateful for our city, county, and state leaders who are guiding our region through these difficult times. We couldn't do this important work without each and everyone of you. Your continued support is critical. Stay safe. Stay healthy.
Gratefully,
Marie Jachino
Executive Director
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The Big Deal about the Big Day of Giving
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The Big Day of Giving. It's a big deal in the Sacramento region - and even more so this year than in the past. Sponsored by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, more than 600 local non-profit agencies share their messages and missions and ask for your help to raise much needed funds. The 24-hour event is Thursday, May 7, and if you follow our Facebook page, you've had several reminders that the day was coming.
Honestly, it's hard asking for money - and it's uncomfortable competing with other exceptionally worthy causes for your hard-earned dollar. But this year has shown us just how great the need can be and just how much we must all rely on each other. We have learned that we must put our pride aside and ask for help when it's needed. And it is certainly needed now!
New client registration in the last 8 weeks has surpassed our totals for all of 2019, and do not appear to be slowing down. Our vulnerable senior population are unable to go out of their homes and unable to shop for themselves. Those who have never missed a day of work in their lives suddenly have no job to go to. Parents who knew their children would have meals while at school are faced with never-ending hungry tummies. While we don't know when this will end, we do know that we cannot let up on our mission to provide food, one of our most basic needs, to our neighbors who are struggling. So we come to you, our amazing supporters, and ask once again for your help.
We will get through this wretched pandemic together.
Thank you
for all that you do to help us do all that we can. We are forever grateful for your friendship, concern, encouragement, and support.
And thank you again!
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Did You Know?
COVID-19 has turned everyone's lives upside down! The requests for assistance have never been greater. The Elk Grove Food Bank is struggling as we have lost three major food drives and one major fundraiser (so far). Every dollar and every can of food helps fill the need. We share the following list of our most-needed food supplies.
All food donations should be non-perishable items and before the "USE BY" date. These can be dropped off at our warehouse at 9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140, Elk Grove, any time Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 3 pm, and on Saturdays between 9 am and noon.
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- Peanut butter
- Canned tuna
- Canned chicken
- Cereal
- Macaroni and cheese
- Beans - canned or dry
- Pasta
- Pasta / spaghetti sauce
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- Canned chili
- Packaged rice
- Boxed mashed potatoes
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- 100% juice
- Soup (low sodium varieties)
- Ensure
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MAY 7, 2020
Big Day of Giving
JUNE 27, 2020
16th Annual Run 4 Hunger - NOW VIRTUAL!
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
Harvest of Hope
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Our 16th Annual Run 4 Hunger will be a FIRST for us, as we will be doing a VIRTUAL RUN! While we were looking forward to seeing everyone in person on June 27, we know that it just isn't possible this year. Because it will be a self-timed event, it will not be a competitive race and the times cannot be used for competitive purposes. The Run 4 Hunger is one of our primary fundraisers each year - and we especially need everyone's continued support this year. Please help us by registering for this virtual run - and share with your family members, friends, and neighbors.
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From Our Mailbox:
I am a senior living at (one of the senior apartment complexes in Elk Grove). . . . I go out of my apartment only to take my little dog on short walks twice a day and more than once I have seen your volunteers out delivering groceries to my neighbors. Thank you for all the help you are providing and for the fact that your volunteers are always friendly (while we all keep our distance), while they are taking risks themselves just be being out. I just made a cash donation to the Food Bank and hopefully will be able to donate again. Stay safe.
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We are thrilled to announce that David Garibaldi will be our featured guest at the Harvest of Hope fundraising dinner on September 12, 2020. Save the date now, tell your friends, and plan to join us for "Elegance Under the Stars."
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VOLUNTEERS BRING A SPECIAL LIGHT TO OUR COMMUNITY
Our volunteers are amazing! The official Volunteer Appreciation Week was April 19-25, and like so many other events that need to be postponed until post COVID-19 times, we will be celebrating the fabulous work that our volunteers do day in and day out at a later date. We are eager to recognize the selfless acts by so many to serve our community!
From our Executive Director Marie Jachino, "It's difficult to put into words the immense amount of gratitude, love, and respect we have for the people who volunteer throughout the year: our at-risk senior volunteers who have to shelter in place for now, most who have volunteered for years at the Food Bank; our volunteers who serve on fundraising committees; volunteers who deliver groceries to our home-bound seniors; those who volunteer during KidsCan; and to all the new volunteers who are helping us now during these difficult times...
On behalf of all of us at Elk Grove Food Bank Services, and especially those we serve, thank you for your generous gift of time and thank you for caring enough to make a difference here in our local community!"
We simply cannot fulfill our mission
to provide essential resources to overcome the many faces of hunger and human need
without the help of our fabulous volunteers.
Will you join us?
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“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”
— Mother Teresa
If you have a few hours a day, a week, a month - the Food Bank always has a place where you can help. Call 916.685.8453 or email us at
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Elk Grove Food Bank Operating Hours
Mondays through Fridays: 10 am to 3 pm
Saturdays: 9 am to Noon (Warehouse only)
Elk Grove Food Bank Services
9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA 95624
916.685.8453
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