Donated $250!
100% DONATION CLASS TO SUPPORT
the 2nd HARVEST FOOD BANK of SANTA CLARA and SAN MATEO COUNTIES
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
6pm - 7:30pm
Please join us for a special donation-only class to help families in need this holiday season!
Join us for
Tom's 6pm Pilates & Yoga Progressions class on December 12, a donation class to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Center of Balance will donate 100% of
the money collected for class — plus any additional contributions — to help feed low-income children, adults and seniors in our community.
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How Your Money Helps!
(from the Second Harvest website) The Second Harvest Food Bank has expert staff dedicated to bulk purchasing food, and often has the opportunity to buy needed foods
at much lower prices than those at grocery or warehouse stores. Here are some examples of how far we can stretch your financial contribution to purchase and distribute
food: $1.00
= 3 Snacks for Children's Programs
- 3 Cheese & Cracker Packets
- 3 Boxes of Apple Juice $5.00 = 15 Breakfasts
- 1 Large Box of Cereal
- 1 Gallon of Milk
- 8 Cans of Orange Juice $10.00 = 20 Lunches
- 2 Jars of Peanut Butter
- 2 Loaves of Bread
- 20 Boxes of Apple Juice
- 20 Bananas $15.00 = 30 Lunches
- 3 Pounds of Beans
- 3 Pounds of Rice
- 3 Packages of Flour Tortillas
- 1 #10 Can of Corn
- 30 Bananas
- 3 Packages of Carrots $20.00 = 100 Snacks for Children's Programs
- 100 Mini Pretzels
- 100 Packages of Raisins
- 3 Gallons of Apple Juice
$25.00 = 60 Meals
- 10 Pounds Jasmine Rice
- 4 Chickens
- 2 Bottles Fish Sauce
- 5 Pounds Bok Choy
- 4 Pounds Onions $50.00 = 40 Meals
- 4 Hams
- 20 Pounds Potatoes
- 2 #10 Cans of Green Beans
- 8 Pounds Fresh Carrots
- 40 Servings of Fresh Fruit
- 40 Rolls $75.00 = 150 Meals
- 19 Pounds Pasta
- 5 Gallons of Spaghetti Sauce
- 10 Loaves of Bread
- 150 Servings of Green Salad
- 150 Servings of Fresh Fruit $100.00 = 80 Meals
- 3 Turkeys
- 4 Boxes of Stuffing
- 2 #10 Cans of Yams
- 2 #10 Cans of Green Beans
- 40 Pounds of Potatoes
- 1 #10 Can of Cranberries
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is a private non-profit organization that collects and distributes more
than 30 million pounds of food each year to low-income children, adults and seniors. The Food Bank currently serves an average of 162,000 individuals each month; nearly 60% are families with dependent children.
For the Second Harvest Food Bank, providing food is about more than sustenance. They deliver dignity, encourage good stewardship of our resources and help people maintain their health. Second
Harvest, and the people they serve, depend on the generous donations of canned, boxed and bagged food that they receive from committed donors. Because they emphasize nutrition, they
supplement their food donations with purchases of fruits, vegetables and protein rich meats. Second Harvest can leverage each dollar received better then the
average consumer thanks to their deep relationships with growers and food suppliers. And a gift to Second Harvest extends far beyond our warehouse walls to the more than 700 non-profit agencies and
distribution centers in the Bay Area. Class Donation & Registration Info
Space in class is limited, first come first served. If you'd like to pre-register, please call Center of Balance at 650-967-6414. The
cost of the class is $18 for a drop-in (cash, credit card and checks accepted). Or payment can be made by deducting a session from your class card. Center of Balance will donate 100% of the money
paid for class to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties in support of their valuable work. Students may also contribute additional funds, which we will add to the final amount donated.
Become a Volunteer!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties involves hundreds of volunteers each week in all aspects of their
operation. They welcome and appreciate your time, talent and interest for the benefit of others in our community. Here are some of their needs for volunteers:
- Warehouse Activities
Ready food for distribution by verifying, sorting, labeling and repacking items.
- Education and Outreach
Assist in educating the community with facts on nutrition, resources, health and hunger.
- Food Distribution
Work at field sites to distribute donated food directly to eligible participants.
- Professional / Administrative / Clerical / General Office Support
For More Information on volunteering:
Santa Clara County: (408) 266-8866 x 247 or Email: volschedscc@shfoodbank.com San Mateo County: (650) 610-0800 x 415 or Email: volschedsmc@shfoodbank.com To learn more about the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara
and San Mateo Counties and how you can get involved, visit http://www.2ndharvest.net/index.php
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