This Christmas, for the 26th consecutive year, the San Luis Obispo community will provide our County’s homeless population and food insecure families with a wonderful home-cooked holiday dinner and essential warm winter clothing/sleeping bag care packages.
The ongoing COVID pandemic has exacerbated many domestic crises particularly homelessness and food insecurity. The dueling realities of both homelessness and the pandemic make these individuals and families one of the most vulnerable populations throughout the U.S. and here in San Luis Obispo. Many of these folks are already in poorer health than the general population and have had reduced access to basic services and shelter.
To keep our guests and workers safe, this year, a delicious dinner and care packages will be distributed at the Odd Fellows Hall in a ‘to-go’ manner for both walk-in and drive-through clients. Additionally, pre-packaged ‘to-go’ meals and care packages will also be given out at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center and pre-designated locations throughout SLO County. Last year, 700 meals were distributed. The demand is even greater this year.
We are in tremendous need of cooked food this year. If you wish to assist, please sign up at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4dafaf2ea0fc1-christmas1
We are also in need of financial assistance to purchase the winter clothing care packages. You can donate on the United Way of San Luis Obispo website at www.unitedwayslo.org under the ‘Care Packages for Christmas’ section. Also, checks can also be mailed to:
United Way San Luis Obispo
PO Box 14309
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406.
Please write “Care Packages for Christmas” on the memo line.
We are also in tremendous need of monetary donations to purchase care package contents. Donations can be made through the United Way SLO website under the Care Packages for Christmas link at: https://www.unitedwayslo.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4
