News from FFCC!

October 19, 2012

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH A THANKSGIVING BASKET!

Contrary to what some may think, our community recipients in need are not always comfortable with receiving help from FFCC. Here is an example of what one Mom who was given a Thanksgiving food basket and a grocery gift card had to say.....
"It isn't easy to swallow your pride and ask for help. But, your organization has been a God send for us in helping with food, and Thanksgiving is one of those times. We couldn't make it special without your gift. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I hope that in the near future, I can give back and be one of your volunteers."
Our FFCC Thanksgiving food basket project is underway with a goal of assisting 400 local families in need (approximately 1500 people). Please consider the difference you can make in the lives of your neighbors who are struggling by shopping for food according to the list by or before November 12. Here's what one of our donors writes......
"We look forward every year to being involved as a family with this project. I like the way FFCC reaches out to families in need, as it seems much more personal and thoughtful than some other organizations. We get a great feeling knowing we've helped someone right in our own neighborhood. To find out about where you can drop off your donations or to inquire about volunteering for our Thanksgiving Food Basket Project, please contact Becky at bpalenske@san.rr.com or 858 538 2492.

LET'S TALK TURKEY!

FFCC is serving Thanksgiving Dinner to our homeless guests on Monday November 5^th. We are looking for ten volunteers to each donate, cook, and slice a 15 lb. turkey for us. You can join us downtown at the Salvation Army that night to serve the turkey or we'll deliver it for you. If you are able to help, contact Tina Socha at tina.socha@san.rr.com by Monday October 29th.

ATTENTION!

DATE CHANGE FOR OUR SPRING 2013 HAITI MEDICAL TRIP!

FFCC was not able to secure enough plane tickets for our original trip dates of March 29 - April 7. The Easter holiday has made that a popular traveling week. So, we have rescheduled the trip for the week of April 19 - April 28^th. It is not too late to jump in if you are interested. Contact Tina Socha (tina.socha@san.rr.com) for more information. Please do not confuse this medical trip with our March 22 - 30 spring break Haiti trip. We are still working to get plane tickets for that trip.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIGHTING AGAINST HUNGER!

Poway, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach- San Diego County has been busy packaging nutritious meals for families in need. Here are some highlights from our last three events.

Poway Youth Soccer

On September 30^th, hundreds of soccer players with their coaches and families descended upon Lake Poway Park for their opening day festivities. Along with the carnival and team photos, the teams participated in FFCC's 41^st food packaging event. The kids raised the money necessary to package 25,000 meals to help local families and families in Haiti. Ginger Couvrette, the Director of PYSL, said, "It is so valuable to expose our kids to the needs of others and to demonstrate how they can be a part of the solution." The teams packaged food for three hours, and it resulted in three pallets of nutritious meals ready for families in need. Thanks PYSL and have a great season!

Real Living Lifestyles Real Estate

Real Living Lifestyles hosted their annual Community Service Fair on October 6^th.FFCC was one of the organizations represented, and together with Real Living Lifestyles and the supporting community we packaged 60,000 meals! Mark Loscher, COO/CFO announced, "This day of giving means so much to all of us. Each year we close our offices, and together - agents, owners, and staff - participate in this special service event to benefit the community.

We appreciate the example that Real Living Lifestyle is as they tangibly demonstrate ways to engage in the needs of our community and specifically with FFCC as they help with our Fight Against Hunger.

Saint James Catholic Church

This past spring, the youth from St. James Catholic Church in Solana Beach traveled to the Dominican Republic and took our Fight Against Hunger meals with them. They saw firsthand the impact that this food is having on hungry families and came home to say, 'We have to do more to help'. Last Sunday, St James hosted its first food packaging event, and what an amazing show of support they had. Hundreds of church members volunteered their time and resources, and together we packed 40,500 meals! They plan to continue their efforts to battle hunger in our community and beyond and have already scheduled two more events for 2013. Congratulations St. James on hosting such a successful day!

FFCC is working to put together the calendar for 2013. If you would like to sponsor a food packaging event for our community, contact us today and we'll put you on the calendar. Email Phil Harris (philffcc@san.rr.com) or Tina Socha (tina.socha@san.rr.com) for information.

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