Old Friends
Yesterday, I saw Darrell for the first time in more than four years. I have known Darrell for about 15 years. He lives at 8th & P, under the parking garage vent on the corner and when it rains he moves across the street under the Capital Athletic Club’s (CAC) overhang. I first became acquainted…
Read MoreFriendship Park Grand Opening
On January 6, 2017, at 10am, the new Friendship Park opens at Loaves & Fishes. Friendship Park is a state of the art park designed specifically for homeless people to feel welcome and safe. After years of planning, community feedback, and construction we’re ready to open a new Friendship Park especially designed for the much…
Read MoreChristmas Day 2016 in black, white, and a little color
It’s Christmas morning and I’m at Loaves and Fishes to photograph the holiday meal. It is really cold! There is no thermostat for adjusting the heat when you are homeless and living on the street. Many homeless are beginning to stir in nearby areas, rolling up thin sleeping bags and crawling out from makeshift shelters…
Read MoreTell Me A Story– Spyke and Craig
Spyke & Craig I got out of prison in 2009 and I’ve been homeless ever since. I’ve been going through Guest House and they are helping me apply for social security and once I get my social security, I can try and get housing. But 99% of housing are apartments and apartments don’t allow large…
Read MoreChristmas Brunch at Maryhouse
Every Christmas season, Loaves & Fishes hosts activities to celebrate our guests, many of whom have nowhere to go for the holidays. We believe that everyone deserves to celebrate during this time, and do our best to help make the holiday season a bit brighter for our guests. With the help of generous individuals and…
Read MoreBreakfast in Friendship Park
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In Friendship Park at Loaves & Fishes, we strive to provide nutritious breakfasts to our homeless guests. However, Loaves & Fishes cannot do this alone. Thanks to many generous groups throughout Sacramento, the Loaves & Fishes Breakfast Program is able to serve hearty, healthy lunches to the…
Read MoreWelcome to Anneke's Haven
Anneke’s Haven, a program of Loaves & Fishes, is a daytime kennel for homeless pets. While their pets are in the kennel, guests can access important services such as a hot meal, a shower, and mental health services, knowing their pets are safe and well-fed. For many experiencing homelessness, pets are their only companions. They…
Read MoreSacramento Blues Society kickoff the holidays at Friendship Park
Loaves & Fishes celebrated Thanksgiving on November 22 with the help of hundreds of donors and volunteers. The Sacramento Blues Society took part by entertaining the L&F guests with live music in Friendship Park. Volunteer photographers Gale Filter and Bob Redd captured moments from the concert along with shots of the lunchtime feast.
Read MoreGiving Tuesday Success!
Success! Thanks to everyone who donated yesterday on Giving Tuesday we were able to almost double our goal and raise $19,087 in just 24 hours! That’s enough to provide the resources for 5,062 hot nutritious meals for homeless men, women, and children. I can’t thank you enough, whether you donate, volunteer, or offer up prayers…
Read MoreGivingTuesday Live AMA with Sister Libby
Sister Libby and I did a live AMA this morning straight from the Loaves & Fishes Dining Room. Give it a watch and learn what Sister Libby’s favorite hobby is. Then head over to our GivingTuesday page and make a donation. If you give on Facebook before midnight your donation will be matched by Facebook.…
Read More