Although the reasons for hunger are complicated, feeding a family
or individual in need is not. Donations of food and funds are vital to the Elk Grove Food Bank Services and comprise 80% of our total resources. We are providing more meals
than ever imagined, especially to seniors and children! Without the
support of hundreds of donors blessing us with their gifts, many plates would
be empty at the holidays and throughout the year...Over the past six months we
have seen a 25% increase in the number of individuals and families who use
our services. Every month, more than 4,300 of our neighbors rely on us, a number
that continues to rise. Eighty-seven percent of our clients are Elk
Grove residents and thirteen percent are from surrounding areas in South
County.
Each year, hundreds of volunteers work tirelessly at the Food Bank because they believe in our mission. Many volunteers value the
hands-on experience of packing food boxes for seniors, delivering food to the
home-bound medically fragile, stocking shelves, repacking bulk food, sorting fresh
produce or packing mixed groceries that will be distributed to families and
individuals. Others give their time as volunteer members of our board and
serve on fundraising events.
The Elk Grove Food Bank Services could not accomplish our
community service without the tremendous support from so many; our board
of directors, staff, our diligent network of partner agencies and grocery stores
and our committed donors and volunteers. Your compassion and your gifts have
enriched the lives of many!
"Giving is an expression of gratitude for our blessings."
