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A World Where Nobody Gets Left Behind
At Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, we have long been committed to creating a sanctuary for our unhoused neighbors, providing not just survival services but also a sense of dignity and hope. One of the most inspiring aspects of our work is witnessing how the community comes together to support our mission. It’s worth noting how…
Read MoreConnecting Through Giving
For 18 years, Sacramento Loaves & Fishes supporters Shelly and Theresa Hollenbeck have led a grassroots effort to support Sacramento’s unhoused community during Thanksgiving. Their annual drive for Sacramento Loaves & Fishes provides hundreds of pumpkin pies and sleeping bags, helping make the holiday warmer and more hopeful for those who rely on us for…
Read MoreAnswering the Call: Serving with Heart and Hope
Volunteers make a difference at Sacramento Loaves & Fishes. For over two decades, Lynn has been a warm presence in this space, faithfully showing up every Thursday to serve those who need it most. She began her volunteer journey in Sonoma County in the late ’90s, knowing her heart belonged with helping people without a…
Read MoreMustard Seed School: Where Magic Grows
September marks the end of summer but at Sacramento Loaves & Fishes it’s the beginning of the new school year at Mustard Seed, where hope takes root every day despite the immense challenges faced by the children and families who walk through its doors. Lucia Vega, the Program Director, and Stacy Johnson, the Education Director,…
Read MoreA Lifetime of Volunteer Work with Loose Change
Q: What is Loose Change? “We’re a group of misfits.” – Rich Beck Loose Change is an established Dining Room volunteer group that came together in the very beginnings of Loaves & Fishes, earning its status as a Loaves & Fishes Legacy Group. Rich and Joanne Beck moved from Upstate New York to Sacramento, CA.…
Read MoreLoaves & Fishes Serves Guests: A Note On & Essay by Our First ED, LeRoy Chatfield
Mustard Seed School has a new Program Director, Lucia!
Read MoreThere Is Always Hope
Co-authored by Suzi & Becky from the Tommy Clinkenbeard Legal Clinic “In joined hands there is still some token of hope, in the clinched fist none.” Victor Hugo We, at Loaves and Fishes, are called not only to respond to the material and spiritual needs of the individuals we serve, but also to advocate with…
Read More“There is no judgement, no matter what your situation is.” Lucia Vega, Program Director
Mustard Seed School has a new Program Director, Lucia!
Read More“I hope to make our Dining Room a nice environment for our guests to enjoy their meals.” Irma Alvarez-Gutierrez, Program Director
Loaves & Fishes Dining Room has a new Program Director, Irma!
Read MoreMeet the Loaves & Fishes JV’s & MV’s!
Every year a group of young folks spend a year of their life in service to Loaves & Fishes guests. These enthusiastic volunteers relocate from all over the country, generally after wrapping up their university education, and work as full time staff for a volunteer stipend. It’s a year of learning, growing and relationship building.…
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