aint Joseph ' s Family Services is on a mission to alleviate hunger and homelessness in South Santa Clara County by providing food , housing and employment related services , and advocating for system changes to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable people in our communities .
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How to help this holiday season by gmhTODAY
aint Joseph ' s Family Services is on a mission to alleviate hunger and homelessness in South Santa Clara County by providing food , housing and employment related services , and advocating for system changes to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable people in our communities .
As we head into the fall and winter months our local nonprofits charged with helping our most vulnerable neighbors find it increasingly difficult to meet the needs of this ever-growing population . Rising rents , increased food costs , the reality of the past several years post-shutdown ripple effects of overall inflation , and limited jobs for many are just some of the challenges local families are facing . Our senior population on fixed incomes are finding it equally hard to get by .
Saint Joseph ' s Family Services has been standing in the gap for over four decades . Since the global pandemic , they have ramped up their efforts so that no one falls through the cracks , and no one is left behind .
This year more than ever , St . Joseph ' s can use help . There are a multitude of ways you , your family , your nieghbors , or your local club or group can help . The below list is just a few of the ways we can all step up and support the efforts of this amazing nonprofit and their tireless volunteers .
How to help Saint Joseph ' s Family Center :
1 . VOLUNTEER :
FOOD PANTRY : ( Monday – Friday ) 8:00am-2:30pm Assist with the preparing of food items for distribution ; assist with the loading of food boxes / bags into client vehicles , etc .
LORD ’ S TABLE : Hot Meals for the Homeless ( Sunday / Tues / Thurs .) 3:00-7:00pm ( Temporarily on hold ) Assist with set-up , food preparation , cleaning and serving of hot meals to homeless individuals , low-income families , etc .
SPECIAL EVENTS : Seasonal assistance with holiday programs ( Thanksgiving and Christmas ); special fundraising events ( St . Patrick ’ s Dinner , golf tournament , vineyard concerts etc .)
REQUIREMENTS :
• Volunteers must be 16 years of age unless participating with a supervised group or accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Bilingual ( English / Spanish ) is helpful
• Please call their main office at 408-842-6662 for more information or complete the Online Volunteer Application .
2 . DONATE : Due to the increased demand for all services under COVID-19 , Saint Joseph ' s Family Services is prepared to receive donations on Monday thru Friday from 8:00am - noon ( Please drive up to the front driveway for unloading assistance ).
Current Needs include :
• Frozen Turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas .
Food Items ( on-going , needed year-round ):
• fresh fruits and vegetables
• non-perishable snack and lunch items ( small poptop containers of meat , fruit , healthy snacks )
• bottled water , juice , etc .
• dry foods such as white rice and pinto beans
• canned food ( vegetables , fruit , canned protein / meals )
• unprepared meats and other food items
Supplies and Sundries ( on-going , needed year-round ):
• diapers ( all sizes , especially 4 , 5 , & 6 )
• egg cartons
• small hygiene kits ( travel size )
Monetary donations help Saint Joseph ' s Family Center fill the food / supply gaps . St Joseph ’ s Family Center is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) non-profit organization , Federal Tax ID : 03-0391775 .
St . Joseph ’ s Family Center has been a venerable institution in South County for 40 years . They proudly state that over 90 % of all financial resources go directly to assist hundreds of very low-income families and the homeless in our community . Their overhead , administration and fund raising expenses have traditionally been between 7-8 % of their total budget .
Make a monetary donation online of $ 20 or more : DONATE
Recurring donations , stock donations : contact David Cox , Executive Director at : 408-842-6662 x 25 .
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Remember , any little bit we can give to help the most vulnerable in our community will go a long way to helping them cover the basics and feel connected to a community that cares .
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