Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Fire Relief Food Distribution in Bonny Doon

 Fire Relief Food Distribution in Bonny Doon


Starting Sept 10th, we began serving "to-go" lunch and dinner meals for up to 150 people at Bonny Doon Church.  We now are serving coffee Saturday September 19th from 9-11am as well.  Lunch is served at 12:30-1:30pm.  Dinner is served at 5:30-6:30pm.  We have a commitment to receive meals until October 2nd.  Many people have asked how they can contribute financially to support the aide being offered at the church, people can contribute here to help fund continued community fire relief efforts.  





The meals are graciously provided by a grant from Operation BBQ Relief coordinated by Convergence Church in the Capitola Mall.  Convergence Church contracted with 1440 Multiversity to prepare the meal we are distributing at our church.   Pastor Edd came up for lunch the first day we distributed food.  Sue Cannon had an opportunity to meet their Chef Kenny Woods briefly Thursday night when she picked up dinner from Felton Pres. Church.  Convergence is reaching out to churches in the Bay Area for assistance and within our Santa Cruz County to solicit volunteers.  Convergence Church has provisioned fire relief assistance like fans, filters, tents, water and sleeping bags to those impacted by the fires.



Barbara Burke helped make the connection to the pastor at Convergence when she was volunteering at Felton Pres. Church last week.  Teri P. helped Sue C. create the posters that advertise the free meals around Bonny Doon.   Barbara Burke drove the dinner up to Bonny Doon Friday night and will continue to help deliver meals.  Sue C's friend Kit from Los Gatos brought cookies and Cliff Bars. The meals are not vegetarian or gluten-free, but Kit is brought up  gluten-free chocolate chip cookies packaged in individual bags to be safe last week.  Harpreet, a friend and neighbor of Elizabeth and Sue C who was living in our neighborhood for the Spring brought up meals last week and contributed Pacific Cookie Company cookies for lunch and dinner. 

Convergence brought up sleeping bags, blankets, flashlights, batteries fans, filters, masks and these goodies for people who need them.  Past members of our church drove a U-Haul truck load of items to share with us.  Denby's niece also contributed many donations.  We have continued to receive donations from the community of clothing as well as food for chickens and pets.









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