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 a growing number of young people are working together to be part of our supporting community through the holidays.

Among them have been students from Granite Bay High School’s student government club who collected pants, underwear, and shoes for guests. A second group from Granite Bay High’s Sock Commission collected and donated 800 pairs of socks this month also! We were able to catch up with a third group of students from Franklin High School’s Eunoia club who recently dropped off 80 care kits at our warehouse last weekend. 

Katelynn and Katelyn co lead the Eunoia Club of Franklin High School. They actually started organizing over the past few months along with other Franklin High Eunoia Club members. In November, the club assembled eighty hygiene kits filled with essential items like soap, toothbrushes, and other personal care products, ensuring our guests have access to the basics that are so often out of reach. “We wanted to create something that would really be useful and needed,” said Katelynn, one of the club’s co-presidents. In December, the Eunoia students crafted tie blankets to add to the hygiene kits. “Knowing that someone might feel a little warmer and cared for is a good feeling,” Katelynn added.

Our warehouse staff processes countless donations daily, and this work becomes especially vital during the holiday season when the need in our community is greatest. Donations like the hygiene kits and blankets from Franklin Eunoia play a crucial role in supporting our mission. “It’s amazing to see how much we can do when we all come together,” Katelyn reflected. These contributions make an enormous difference in the lives of our guests, meeting immediate needs while also providing hope and relief during challenging times. Every contribution brings us closer to creating a more compassionate world where nobody gets left behind. 

These efforts remind us that the heart of our mission is alive and well in the younger generation. The students of Granite Bay and Franklin High are more than donors; they are part of a larger story of neighbors caring for neighbors, a legacy we hope will continue for many more years to come and by the looks of it we are well on our way there. 

Find out how you can get involved this year.