More About Us

Paul Bissonette knows how to keep the food donations rolling in. Paul coordinates Community Center outreach for St. Paul's Chapel, Vista, a small church with a big heart. St. Paul's is part of St. John's Episcopal Parish, South Salem, a Community Partner, and Paul organizes and delivers monthly food donations from St. Paul's. He even calls each month to get an update on the Center's  specific food needs. Thanks Paul. You're an angel! 

Lots of young people in our area head off to camp each summer. But for children from our client families, such an enriching experience can be financially out of reach. Thanks to the efforts of two of our Board members, the Center has been able to make summer camp opportunities available. This year, fifteen youngsters from client families are attending sleep away camps in New Hampshire and Maine. For two of the girls, summers at camp have led to summer jobs as counselors at The Summer Camp in Bridgton, Maine. And for all the Center's campers, unforgettable memories for a lifetime.

Chloe Murray helps with a delivery of fresh produce

During the summer months, the Center's Food Pantry seems more like a small local market and fruit stand, thanks to the bounty of produce donated by local farmers. From local organic farms to community gardens, area growers are bringing fresh, nutritious foods to our pantry-- healthy fare for our clients. Thank you farmers and gardeners.