A Visit During Her Summer Break

Shobie attended our Support Works Program a few sessions ago.  She worked on and through different issues during her time with us.  After Shobie completed Job Readiness and Life Skill classes, she volunteered at our Front Desk answering phones and providing clients with information.  I think while she was helping us at Elk Grove Food Bank Services, she was figuring out how and what to do next in her life to work toward her goals. 

Shobie decided to attend Cosumnes River College.  She has completed two semesters.  Today Shobie came in to visit and update us on her progress.  We were not aware of her artistic interests and talent; she told us about her enjoyment and success in recent classes in Printmaking and Ceramics and declaring her major in Art. 

We found out that jobs are available to those who attend CRC.  As a Teacher's Assistant in the day care center on campus, Shobie enjoys her job interacting with and caring for the youngest ones on campus. It is her hope to combine these two interests, art and children, and be able to teach and share with children her love of the Arts.

We are so happy and proud of Shobie, and her pursuit of education in an area that she is excited about.

Support Works
Job Readiness Training - Tuesdays, 10:00a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Life Skills Classes - Thursdays, 10:00a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
GED Prep and ESL Classes - Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA  95624
916-685-8453

Financial Lessons

 

We will have a workshop on how to improve your financial situation at our Life Skills Training, Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.  

Learn how to work toward your financial goals with a budget, find out what businesses are out there to take advantage of you, and see what changes you can make in your lifestyle that can save you money. 

Support Works

Job Readiness Training - Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

GED Prep and ESL Classes - Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Life Skills Training - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140

Elk Grove, CA  95624

916-685-8453

Friday at Davis Ranch

We have been offered an opportunity we cannot let get away from us!  Davis Ranch, in the Sloughhouse area, has offered Elk Grove Food Bank Services the chance to glean what is left in their fields.  We can get some fresh, healthy produce to our clients, if we can get some volunteers to the Ranch this Friday, June 1, 2012.   

If you can help us, please contact Deb at 916-685-8453 or Travis at 916-690-8866. 

We need to be at the Ranch at 8:00 a.m.  Please wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, covered shoes and hats for sun protection.  Also bring gloves to protect your hands and/or manicure.  Bring water and expect to do alot of bending and lifting. 

Davis Ranch, LLC
13211 Jackson Road
Sloughhouse, CA  95683
Just 15 minutes north of Elk Grove. 

All Signed Up For the Run

I am not quite sure if all of my kids will be in town on Saturday, June 30th.  I signed them all up for the 5K anyway.  So its my Hub in the 10K, and the three kids and me in the 5K.  I'll be walking (slowly). 

If you are able, please come out to support Elk Grove Food Bank Services by walking or running in our Run 4 Independence.  This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and has an event for all ages:  Kids' 1/4 and 1/2 mile fun run, 5K run/walk, and a 10K.

Check out the details at the beautiful website made just for the Run or the Run's facebook.

Run 4 Independence
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Elk Grove Regional Park
916-685-8453

References, Interviews and Nutrition

Tuesday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m. we will be working on References and Interviews. Learn what kind of references make potential employers sit up and pay attention.  Practice and prepare for your interview; be prepared for the difficult questions interviewers use.

Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. we will have a speaker on Nutrition. Eating well on a small budget is critical now days.  Learn to make healthy and satisfying meals with inexpensive ingredients. 

Support Works
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA  95624
916-685-8453

Holiday Closing

 

We will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012, in observance of Memorial Day. 

Elk Grove Stamps Out Hunger

Our Postal Carriers must have had to creatively pack the donated food and the mail in their trucks.  They transported the mail out and the food back to us, so much food!  We so appreciate their effort.  Some of your customers and neighbors will directly benefit from your effort.  Thank you!

The results have not been officially weighed, but by the "calibrated eye" of our volunteers, we estimate we received three times more food this year! 

Thank you US Postal Service and all others in our community that participated in this incredible effort!