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Mustard 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, are at the heart of ...
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731 K Street

August 17, 2017 |

Our volunteer photographer, Gale Filter, reflects on the history of homelessness along K St.  The door above has memories for me. I see it nearly…

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Sowing Seeds

August 11, 2017 |

Joquel Hunt is a writer, mother and author of this blog post. She trusts Mustard Seed to take good care of her son and daughter…

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The struggle to find a public bathroom

August 3, 2017 |

Each day, guests at Loaves & Fishes must walk miles to access public restroom — and sometimes are forced to surrender to nature’s call outdoors.…

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The Decisive Moment

July 12, 2017 |

The “decisive moment” is a concept introduced by Henri Cartier-Bresson, the father of street photography. As Cartier-Bresson explains it the decisive moment “is the simultaneous…

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Reba: a survivor, chocked-full of motherly wisdom

June 21, 2017 |

Many Maryhouse guests go to Reba when they are in need of someone to talk to. “They call me Mama Reba,” Reba said. “They come…

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Fathers are homeless too

June 14, 2017 |

In honor of Father’s Day, Loaves & Fishes celebrated its guests who are fathers. Gail Filter, Doug Winter and Theodore Goodwin captured stunning pictures of…

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Jerry Ryle, Dining Room and Jail Visitation Volunteer

June 13, 2017 |

At over six feet tall, Jerry Ryle’s deep voice has a slight Irish lilt. Now, a retired priest, he grew up in the Land Park…

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A meditation on Friendship Park from the Sacramento County Jail

June 6, 2017 |

Robert, a guest at Loaves & Fishes, has been in the Sacramento County Jail for the past year and two months. He is a poet…

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Maryhouse's Mother's Day Celebration

May 30, 2017 |

On May 20th. Maryhouse celebrated mother’s day. The hospitality shelter’s Mother’s Day brunch was hosted by the National Charity League, a national philanthropic organization which…

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Friendship Park Breakfast Recipe

May 23, 2017 |

Each weekday at 7:00 am, coffee is served to the about 300 guests in Friendship Park. Everyday, Friendship park powers through 60 gallons of Folgers…

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