Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

We had a wonderful luncheon for our incredible volunteers.  Marie and Deb put together an incredible event.  The table was beautiful, the food was delicious, and our guests are dear and precious to us. 

Thank you to all our volunteers.  Your work with us is what keeps our doors open. 

Help from Walmart and Sprint

 

Volunteers from Walmart

 

Volunteers from Sprint

 

Our friends and happy workers from Walmart and Sprint came by a bit ago to do some team building at EG Food Bank Services warehouse.  Our warehouse area got the benefit of these industrious workers sorting through cases of donated food. 

 

These wonderful volunteers got alot accomplished during their visit and we appreciate their time and effort.  If your company or organization would like to team build or conduct a community service event, please contact Deb at 685-8453.  







Christopher's Donation

Our youngest and most self-less donor came in a couple of days ago with a bunch of kid-sized coats.  Christopher used the money in his piggybank ($75)  to purchase warm clothing for local children in need. 

The actions of this remarkable young one put a smile on all of our faces.  Thank you, Christopher, for helping your community. 

"New" Truck at EGFBS

Remember the wonderfully huge donation from the Greater Sacramento New Car Dealers Associaton this past May?  Recently we were able to purchase a suitable pickup that is new to us. 

Our volunteers have been busily picking up donations, running errands and delivering food with our newest vehicle; so much so that I just heard that the truck was here.  Haven't seen it yet. 

"Yes the truck is here.  Have you seen it?  It is soo nice!" 

"The new truck has that liner stuff in the back.  The truck will stay nice for a long time.  It also has the tie-down things, so we can secure things down." 

Haven't been able to see the truck in person until today.  Wow!  It's beautiful inside and out!  All that is missing is the "new car smell". 

Aaron, EGFBS volunteer, in front of our newest and nicest vehicle. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Greater Sacramento New Car Dealers Associaton!  We can more efficiently serve the needy in our community with your generous donation.  

 

 

Thank you for supporting your local food bank!

Elk Grove Coats for Kids

The City Council and the Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise are having a coat drive to benefit our Clothes Closet at Elk Grove Food Bank Services.  They are collecting new or gently used warm winter coats to keep the children of Elk Grove warm.  The coats will be accepted through December 8, 2012. 

Coats will be collected at: 

RE/MAX Gold
8861 Williamson Drive, Suite 50
Elk Grove, CA  95624
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Noodles and Company
7405 Laguna Boulevard, #170
Elk Grove, CA  95758
Every day 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

After-Hours Business Mixer

 Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce  held their After-Hours Business Mixer in our warehouse.  Elk Grove Citizen hosted the event and the food was as delicious as it was beautiful. 

 Ann Wittich (Elk Grove Rotary) and Councilman Steve Detrick

helped haul in the turkey donations. 

Board member Betty Hall and a group of Soroptimists. 

 

The Chamber members met here at EG Food Bank, and they brought with them turkeys and canned food donations.  Elk Grove Citizen hosted the event; the food and beverage service was wonderful.  We never would imagine having such elegant fare here in our warehouse. 

 

Thank you, Chamber Members, for your generous donations.  Your kindness has helped some of our neighbors gather their families around the table and truly have a happy Thanksgiving. 

 



Christmas Box Sign Up

Sign ups have begun for our Christmas box giveaway.  Our eligibility requirements apply.  Sign ups end on December 14. 

Distribution will be on Thursday, December 20, 2012.