As most of you know, Moore, Oklahoma was struck by a devastating tornado on May 20^th that has left significant destruction.  It has been reported that between 12,000 - 13,000 homes were destroyed or damaged and 33,000 people were affected.  FFCC has been in contact with people in the area, and as a result of the generous outpouring of people near and far there is an abundance of resources at this time. So, in preparation for when those resources run out, FFCC, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club and Salvation Army, would like to host a Community-Wide Food Packaging Event to benefit the families of Moore Oklahoma.  The event is being planned for August, 2013.  An official date has yet to be determined.  We would like to package as many meals as possible and therefore would love for you to join us in this effort.  You can designate your donations to Moore, OK- FPE (food packaging event).  All donations are tax-deductible.  FFCC will keep you appraised if there are additional ways we can help.

FFCC

12463 Rancho Bernardo Road, PMB #158

San Diego, CA 92128

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PayPal (www.ffccsd.org) just note Moore OK FPE in the special instruction box

FFCC'S 50th FOOD PACKAGING EVENT AT DEL NORTE HS!

FFCC held its 50^th Food Packaging Event this past Friday with Del Norte High School!  We packaged 20,000 meals for Haiti. The K.I.N. Club (Kids In Need) sponsored the event by rallying the students and raising the necessary funds.  We had 200 students who came out to support the event.  This was Del Norte High School's second event and here is what Katarina Stapleford, President of K.I.N. Club, had to say about the day.

" I've been participating in food packaging events since 5th grade, but this one was extra special to me for many reasons. First, I had the opportunity to travel to Haiti with FFCC this past spring, allowing me to see first-hand the importance these meals make in the fight against hunger. So for me, it brought the whole food packaging effort full circle. Secondly, it was extra special as it is my Senior year, so it will be the last one that I will be coordinating at DNHS. It also had special meaning for me because the Fight Against Hunger Club officers from five different high schools also came out to lend a hand at our event, allowing us all to work together as teen leaders.  I want to thank Sprouts Markets and Boney Family, FFCC, the KIN Club Leaders, and the Del Norte community for all the support in helping make this happen."

We look forward to more food packaging with Del Norte High School and hope to have events on ALL our high school campuses in the future.  Way to set the bar, Del Norte!

Saturday May 25^th at 8:00 a.m., Jeannine Ugalde's class of 7^th and 8^th graders showed up at the Salvation Army ready to care for our homeless.  They spent the next two hours assisting our homeless as they soaked their tired feet in tubs of warm soapy water.  The students then provided fresh new socks and served up yummy pancakes and hot chocolate.  Our homeless participants were thrilled with the special care they received. These students, in addition to their efforts on this Saturday morning, also worked to raise $600 to support FFCC's foot washing program.  Now, many more homeless can experience this same kind of love and attention. Here's what some of the students had to say about the morning-

"I want to remember how grateful the homeless were when we helped them.  They are normal people who have had to endure a lot of hardships."  Umesn

"These people have been labeled homeless, but really, they are people like me.  I realized that I really liked helping others.  I'm going to take more opportunities to serve." Surabhi

"When I came here I didn't know what to expect, but now that I have helped others who needed help, it was a very good feeling." Cesco

Congratulations, Oak Valley, you were phenomenal!