Green Valley Community Church (GVCC) is one of the
largest food distribution points in El Dorado County. Every Saturday, the
church serves between 150-300 people, preparing and serving a warm meal while
they wait to go through the grocery food line and clothing closet. All of these
services are free, and provide individuals and families the opportunity to
interact with others for a greater sense of community, as well as receive needed
supplies, find help and resources from the church staff and volunteers, and
just have the chance to sit down and have a meal with others in a welcoming and
safe setting.
In preparing and hosting these events, GVCC
collaborates with Hands4Hope for volunteers that help Saturday Cafe attendees
“shop” for groceries and clothing at the church. Volunteers may also help bag
clothes, run shopping carts, serve the meal, clear tables, or bag up animal
food, if the church staff requires help with those as well. Hands4Hope
participants work at the Saturday Cafe every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the
month, and all aged youth are welcome to participate in this outreach.
This is a great opportunity to interact with others
and hear their stories; learn more about the food and homelessness services
available in El Dorado County; and just help others prepare for the next week,
recharge their batteries, and gain support from the community. To learn more,
please visit our website or contact Yoko Kono at yoko@hands4hopeyouth.org.
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