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SMMC THANKSGIVING MEAL BOX PROJECT
By: Dahlia Stein & Janet Carter | November 18, 2021
Thanksgiving can be a hard time for some families. This year, SMMC organized a Thanksgiving Meal Box Project with Homeward Bound Marin, the main provider of homeless shelter and services. Our goal was to provide 35 families under their care with items to prepare healthy, well balanced, and hearty warm meals. In these boxes we placed a turkey, potatoes, stuffing, herbs, fresh green beans and a variety of non-perishables to make a wonderful thanksgiving meal.
We are pleased to report that donations have poured in and we have far exceeded our philanthropic goal for this project. SMMC has also matched all donations up to $1,500 to bring the total amount well over $4000.
A huge THANK YOU to all the moms and dads in our community who so generously supported this cause.
Over 41 families will be receiving these Thanksgiving Meal Boxes, complete with personalized artwork by local children for an extra touch of care and love.
An additional 30 families who are unable to cook will receive grocery store gift cards to complement their holiday celebrations.
We thank all those who pitched in to donate, coordinate and help box the food!
Homeward Bound of Marin is the primary provider of Marin County homeless shelters, supportive housing and services for homeless families and individuals in Marin, California.
#GIVINGTUESDAY
Here’s how you can still help!
With the holidays coming up, there are many additional ways to support our local organizations and families. Here are some of the ways you can help on #GivingTuesday – November 30, 2021
THE CANAL ALLIANCE
Help the Canal Alliance reach its $15,000 goal to help the Latino immigrant community on Giving Tuesday!
Donate HERE.
MARIN FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION
Marin Foster Care has over 800+ children in Marin foster care. There are 4 ways to help the Marin Foster Care Association this Giving Tuesday:
- Distribute grocery and local restaurant gift cards to Marin’s foster families and foster youth living independently.
- Partner with local businesses to create and deliver surprise Goody Bags to our foster kids
- Provide cash support to offset the living expenses of our aged-out youth who have lost their jobs.
- Actively fundraise to keep all our programs robust and responsic to the community’s needs.
Donate HERE.
Shop their Wish List HERE.
THE POSTPARTUM SUPPORT CENTRE’S MARIN DIAPER BANK
Diaper need has a physical effect on children and a psychological effect on parents who are unable to provide this basic necessity for their children. If you would like to support their diaper program, please consider donating, hosting a diaper drive, or donating supplies.
- Make a Monthly Pledge (Tax-Deductible): Donate Here
- Make a one-time Monetary Donation (Tax-Deductible): Donate Here
- Purchase diapers directly from their Target's List of Needs*When you purchase diapers through the registry, Target doesn't share your contact information - please email (info@postpartumsc.org) to receive your donation receipt.
- Host a Diaper Drive
- Become a Volunteer: Fill out the application HERE
- Finally, you can support the Diaper Bank by dropping supplies at their locations below
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
San Anselmo Mini Storages
208 Greenfield Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94906
Monday-Friday from 9:30am - 6:00pm
Contact us to arrange a larger pile drop-off at (415) 326-3623 or info@postpartumsc.org.
KIND REMINDER:
Please only drop off items that are gently used/in very good condition, with no wear & tear, holes, and stains.
To learn more about how you can get involved or if you would like to host a diaper drive, please contact us at info@postpartumsc.org. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated.
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