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Loaves & Fishes Celebrates Veterans
On November 11th, 2016, Loaves & Fishes held a ceremony to honor our guests, staff, and volunteers who served in the United States military.
Read MoreDía de los Muertos 2016- A Photo Essay
Since 2001, Loaves & Fishes has celebrated Dia de los Muertos by reading the names of members of the Sacramento homeless community who have passed on. This year nearly 700 names were read by L&F guests, staff members and volunteers at the Memorial Wall at Friendship Park. Images from the memorable event were captured by…
Read MoreLittle Caesars Pizza Day
Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolled onto North C Street this past week to serve hot pizza to over 500 homeless guests in our dining room. This special day provided a rare treat for our homeless guests. The local Little Caesars staff who came to prepare the pies were so full of energy and enthusiasm and…
Read More"It's a nice thing to do."
What is the Loaves & Fishes Foot Clinic? “The foot clinic is an event that happens once a month at Loaves & Fishes. Volunteers and I set up stations in the park where we do basic foot washing, clip toenails, and scrub dry skin from people’s feet. When the cleaning is done, we apply…
Read MoreChildren sleeping outside: we need shelter.
Call your supervisors today. Tell them that no child should sleep outside. District 1: Phil Serna: (916) 874-5485 District 2: Patrick Kennedy: (916) 874-5481 District 3: Susan Peters: (916) 874-5471 District 4: Roberta MacGlashan: (916) 874-5491 District 5: Don Nottoli: (916) 874-5465 Mustard Seed School at Loaves & Fishes is an emergency school for homeless children ranging in age from…
Read MoreSee Maryhouse First Hand – Watch the video
Homeless women, children, and families find respite during the day at our Maryhouse program. With your help we can provide a safe and welcoming place for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Read More"Look, he's trying to feed the baby."
The moment that I walk into Maryhouse, I can tell that it’s been a lively morning. Not that it I’m surprised; there is never a dull morning at Maryhouse. Both lobbies– downstairs and upstairs–are full of women, some waiting for showers, some waiting to talk to a Maryhouse staff member, and others simply relaxing, enjoying a…
Read More"I had been driving trucks for years…"
“I started smoking cigarettes when I was eight. I was the fourth of six kids, and my older brother and his friends loved daring me to do stuff. ‘Take a drag, take a drink, take a puff.’ So I started real young. It’s really too bad… I’m in my 50’s now, and my heart can’t really…
Read MoreWith these experiences I have felt every emotion possible.
Cyndi, Former Maryhouse Director [2011 – 2016] Today is my last day at Maryhouse. I first came here in 2008 as a volunteer and then had the honor of serving as Director the last 5 years. I didn’t know much about Maryhouse or Loaves and Fishes when I first came, but I knew I was…
Read More"Well, I like drinking coffee here…"
“Katt we’re capturing stories about North C Street, is there a story you would like to share?” She adjusted her cross-legged position & took a long drag of her cigarette, “No, I mean where do you even begin? Too many stories. Too many years. Too much.” “Well, what about your favorite part about Maryhouse?…
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