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Western Eagle Foundation
Jan. 19, 2021 We had a 53 ft refrigerated truck arrive from Nogales, TX. Loaded with 24 pallets 18 were of Eggplants and 6 pallets of cucumbers, we delivered 20 pallets to the non-profit Western Eagle Foundation in Temecula, CA. They were established in 1993 and are dedicated to serving through feeding the hungry at current times approximately 25,000 people benefit from their resources monthly. We are grateful to partner with Western Eagle in this endeavor. Western Eagle Foundation 40940 County Center Dr. Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 695-7206 https://www.western-eagle.org
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San Onofre Parks Foundation
The San Onofre Parks Foundation’s mission is to assist California State Parks in the delivery of public education and interpretive programming at both San Clemente and San Onofre State Beach Parks. Additionally, SOPF is a voice for the community with regard to protection and preservation of these parks, and an advocate for environmental awareness and ethics. The Foundation is committed to promoting a strong image that San Onofre State Beach is a “World Treasure” that must never be compromised. The foundation provides both volunteer and financial support for educational programs within the parks, as well as year-round daily operation of a...
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North Beach Community Association
The North Beach area of San Clemente is home to a vibrant community, with an emerging business base. The area has recently been designated an official Historic District as it contains four of San Clemente finest architectural treasures. The North Beach Community Association is a 501c3 non-profit that was formed by residents and local business people to give the community a voice and to help our community live up to its potential as a center for music, art, and surf culture. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to donate $10,000 to the North Beach Community Association. For more information: North Beach Community Association nbca.communications@gmail.com http://memberplanet.com/nbca Left to...
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Feed the Need Program
Jan 10, 2021 Here at the Sunday morning Feed the Need Program, located at the Capistrano Valley Christian School in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Rainbow Sandals donated 50 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle sandals. The guests were amazed, excited, and grateful to say the least, so many thanks to Rainbow® Sandals. Here are some photos of BIG SMILES. About 40-50 people come each Sunday around 11 am and can pick-out just about everything that one can find in a Traders Joe store. Thank you to everyone that has returned their retired sandals.
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Mary’s kitchen
Jan 9, 2021 Today, we delivered to Mary’s kitchen in the city of Orange, 42 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals, 14 sweatshirts, 20 towels, 24 pairs of thermal socks, and 51 bottles of body soaps. We spent several hours sorting dry goods and putting items in the new shipping containers. This week, also took my friend Bob from Bob’s Auto San Clemente, his second time here. He has started realizing how rewarding it is to give your time to those who are/have lost hope that some strangers really do care. to learn more about Mary's Kitchen: http://maryskitchen.org
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Brave Global
Jay “Sparky” Longley, Founder/CEO of Rainbow® Sandals donated $5,000 to Brave Global, their mission is to empower at-risk youths in order to prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking. They partner with organizations across the globe, teaching them how to reach vulnerable youths in their communities and provide them with the necessary resources to empower, teaching self-worth, identity, value and healthy relationships. Thank you, Karen Brook for the opportunity of meeting you here at Rainbow® Sandals office last week and getting to know what Brave Global was doing to implement such a positive change in this world. To learn more visit: https://braveglobal.org
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Suitcase Joe Foundation
Jay “Sparky” Longley, Founder/CEO of Rainbow® Sandals donated $5,000 to Suitcase Joe Foundation. Located in Skid-row, L.A. the place that they serve daily but many of the social services were closed or curtailed due to the pandemic hit this area especially hard. With everyone mandated to stay home, yet many have no home to truly shelter in Suitcase Joe provides and delivers basic human necessities and especially sanitary items. To learn more about Suitcase Joe Foundation visit: https://suitcasejoefoundation.org
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Canopy Church
Canopy Church in Costa Mesa serve the poor and disadvantaged from the local surrounding areas. Over the summer Canopy Youth students and leaders gathered virtually for a Scavenger Hunt where various prizes were awarded for lip sync performances, movie voiceovers and more. Scavenger Hunt packages were delivered to every students home in order to bring the community together even from a distance. They conduct a distance movie night in their parking lot, with their main focus helping youths stay on a good path. Jay “Sparky” Longley, Founder/CEO of Rainbow® Sandals is happy to donate $5,000 to Canopy Church.
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American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners is always there in times of need. They aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter, and hope including lifesaving blood and blood products. $50,000 was donated to The American Red Cross from Jay “Sparky” Longley Founder / CEO of Rainbow® Sandals. To learn more about The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society’s focus is to be the most impactful cancer fighting organization with a mission to free the world from cancer. The American Cancer Society invests their donors’ dollars wisely to make the biggest impact in the fight against cancer. They fund the best research focusing on ways to prevent, detect, and treat all types of cancer as well as improve the quality of life for cancer patients. They spread the word about the most up-to-date life-saving cancer screening and prevention. They provide 24/7/365 live patient support, fund patient and caretaker programs and help all patients get access to...
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens “With COVID-19 restrictions not allowing in-person fundraising events, nonprofit organizations have struggled to raise the funds necessary to keep them in operation next year,” says Rainbow® Sandals Founder and President Jay “Sparky” Longley. “I decided it was Rainbow® Sandals’ responsibility to help these wonderful organizations like Casa Romantica and others in our community the best we can.” Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to donate $50,000 to Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens during their Year-End Fundraiser. They intend to use the gift toward it’s 2021 season of arts and cultural programs, including both virtual and onsite events...
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Make A Wish Foundation
Make A Wish Foundation’s mission is “together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses”. Wishes are more than just a nice thing. They are far more than gifts or singular events in time, they impact everyone involved — wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and community. The act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic and others might realize all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy. Jay “Sparky” Longley Founder / CEO of...
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St. Jude Children Research Hospital
St. Jude Children Research Hospital are the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Their mission is to advance cures and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. Jay “Sparky” Longley Founder / CEO of Rainbow® Sandals is proud to donate $50,000 to St. Jude Children Research Hospital. To learn more about St. Jude Children Research Hospital visit: https://www.stjude.org
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The Salvation Army
Jay “Sparky” Longley Founder / CEO of Rainbow® Sandals donated $25,000 to The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian church. Their message is based on the bible and is motivated by the love of God its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. They have served more than 56 million meals to anyone in need through its many soup kitchens, sit down meal programs, food pantries, mobile meals and community gardens. To learn more visit: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
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Best Friends
Best Friends Animal Society is a no-kill animal rescue and advocacy that was founded in southern Utah in 1984 with a promise to each other dedicate there lives to housing and finding homes for unwanted pets while advocating the importance of no kill. At that time there wasn’t a national voice to end the killing of cats and dogs. Currently, Best Friends operates pet adoption centers, spay/neuter clinics and no-kill initiatives in Los Angeles, New York City, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, as well as a Best Friends Network of animal rescue groups in every corner of the nation. Since 2014...
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I-5 Freedom Network
Dec. 23, 2020 Human trafficking along the I-5 corridor in Southern California is much more common than you might think. Victims are often brought in on working visas from poorer countries with the hope of escaping poverty, only to end up in a nightmare. The I-5 Freedom Network works not only to identify traffickers and victims, but to empower survivors with the life skills for a path forward. They also work to educate the hospitality industry with tools to help them become heroes in the fight against human trafficking. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is honored to donate $10,000. For more information: I-5 Freedom Network 160 Avenida Granada,...
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Boys & Girls Club
Rainbow® Sandals is a long term supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area. Founded in 1967, the club has been the leader in youth development in our community for more than 50 years. Each year, 1,500 local children ages 6-18 participate in programs that support academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character and citizenship. Their mission is simple... To enable every child, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is donating $50,000 to help after a difficult year. Left to Right: Herman Brown,...
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Foster the Earth
Dec. 23, 2020 Foster the Earth is dedicated to helping vulnerable children and young adults in the foster care system through exposure to the great outdoors. It is a 7-month program starting in March each year. They meet once a month for day hikes, where participants learn the skills needed to embark on a week-long backpacking trip at the end of the program. Each month, our hikes add more distance and altitude, and leaders provide education in Leave No Trace, Wilderness First Aid, and backcountry travel. Through this journey, we deepen our connection to nature and create an experience of a lifetime The...
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San Clemente Community Theatre
The Cabrillo Playhouse came from humble beginnings as the San Clemente Community Theatre originally established in 1953. Each year for well over half a century we have worked diligently to continue our rich tradition of being a significant cultural asset to South Orange County by providing an outlet for creative community involvement as we endeavor to enrich, educate, excite and entertain artists and audiences through a variety of performing arts in an intimate setting. Having been closed for 2020 the challenges have been great, and this $10,000 donation will help them open the curtains again in 2021. For more information: Cabrillo Playhouse San Clemente...
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Crystal Cove Conservancy
Dec. 22, 2020 Rooted in the notion that Crystal Cove State Park is an ideal outdoor classroom for cultivating young environmentalists, Crystal Cove Conservancy is dedicated to protecting this rare piece of California’s history through a unique social enterprise model working in partnership with California State Parks. The Conservancy will use the donation to fund important preservation, education, and conservation programs that will cultivate our next generation of environmental stewards ensuring that Crystal Cove, and places like it, live on for generations. For more information: Crystal Cove Conservancy #5 Crystal Cove Newport Coast, CA 92657 949.376.6200 info@crystalcove.org https://crystalcove.org Left to Right: Cindy Otto, Major Gifts Officer, Crystal Cove...
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The Gulf Of Catalina Gray Whale Prevervation Foundation
The Gulf of Catalina Gray Whale Preservation & Education Foundation (GWF) is a non-profit organization that is led by actual scientists, naturalists, and educators. Their goal is to protect our environment by inspiring the future generations in their respective fields. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation’s $10,000 donation will be used to sponsor educational voyages for children to search for whales, dolphins and other sea-life to teach the importance of a healthy ocean and coastline. For more information: The Gulf of Catalina Gray Whale Preservation & Education Foundation 2311 Calle La Serna, San Clemente, CA 92672 Mike Hansen: President https://graywhalefoundation.org Left to Right: Mike Hansen, President of the Grey Whale...
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Elks Club
Dec 22, 2020 Originally founded in 1958, the local Elks Club had a difficult year in 2020. The aging building itself, required a new Heating and AC system, a new Computer/Software system and a major renovation of the Club’s restroom. Funds from the Rainbow Sandals Foundation will be a tremendous help, as the Covid has dampened most of their fundraisers. For more information: San Clemente, CA No. 2068 The Club Meets on 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 1505 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 1505 N El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672-4962 officemanager@scelks.com https://www.elks.org Left to Right: Bottom Row: Left to Right: Past President, Carl Patton and...
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Ocean Institute
The Ocean Institute is nationally known for its award winning, hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. Students, families and the general public become tall ship sailors, research scientists, oceanographers, and explorers while immersed in Ocean Institute programs. Twenty-twenty brought challenging demands, after the sinking of her historic “Pilgrim” in March, and then the Covid cut all classes, and therefore income, to the institute. Dr. Marshall, remembers her board asking her to ‘keep the fish fed’. “... it was a rough one,” she says of 2020, “but we found our way through it and now we are ready to...
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San Clemente Historical Society
Dec. 22, 2020 The San Clemente Historical Society was founded in the 1970s as an all-volunteer non-profit group dedicated to preserving the history of San Clemente.Our purpose is to collect, preserve, and share the history of San Clemente for the benefit of our members and the public. Our goal is to ensure that current and future generations are able to learn about and appreciate the history of San Clemente. The Rainbow Sandals Foundation donation will go towards their goal of finishing the historical art tile project on Avenida Del Mar. For More information: San Clemente Historical Society Box 283 San Clemente, CA 92674 sanclementehistoricalsociety.org | 949-492-9684 Left to...
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The Little Red Dog
Dec. 22, 2020 Named for a little red terrier that was beaten to death, The Little Red Dog, Inc. is dedicated to saving and finding homes for as many dogs as it can. Over 400 were rescued last year from local kill shelters in the area. Many are in need of rehabilitation, but all of them are fostered until they are found forever homes. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation $10,000 donation will help with food and veterinarian care, while they are being retrained and prepared for adoption. For more information: 23046 Ave. de la Carlota, #600 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 949-244-5382 https://thelittlereddog.org Left to Right: Herman Brown, Jr., Rainbow...
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San Clemente High School Golf Program
Dec. 22, 2020 The Lady Triton Invitational Golf Tournament raises most of the money that funds the San Clemente High School Golf Program. Without being allowed to hold their annual tournament that invites players from over 30 schools, the golf program was on the verge of being canceled indefinitely. It is with our honor that we are able to help keep that program going another year and that they can resume their annual tournament again in 2021.
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San Clemente Chamber
Dec. 22, 2020 The Chamber of Commerce is the premier small business organization in San Clemente, having served the community for over 50 years. Tasked with providing programs and activities that promoted small business, the chamber has achieved a 5-star accreditation from the National Chamber. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation’s $10,000 donation will help the organization keep up with its’ programs after a challenging fund-raising year. It will also help sponsor 2021’s Annual Taste of San Clemente, which will specifically help local restaurants in their recovery. For more information: San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1231 Puerta Del Sol San Clemente, CA 92673 949-492-1131 Fax: 949-492-3764 info@scchamber.com http://www.scchamber.com Left to Right: Don Kindred,...
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Zion Church of San Clemente
Dec. 18, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $5,000 to Zion Church of San Clemente, their mission is to enhance the ability to continue serving the youth of Orange County. Ten young people started in San Clemente at an apartment a church, which has grown to be an amazing youth- filled assembly with 100’s of mainly 18-30 year old are found here each week at the outlet mall in San Clemente.
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Set Free Church of the High Desert
Dec 18, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to Set Free Church of the High Desert located in Phelan, CA. This is an amazing program for absolutely free housing, food, clothing and medical needs it’s designed for those men and women who are serious about getting and hopefully staying addiction free. Although, there are of course are no guarantees the success rate, I feel it is higher than the expensive insurance or family paying programs. We are pleased to be a part of helping society change for a better direction. We also gave them a 210 pairs of Repair • Reuse...
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The Coral Thrift Shop
Dec. 18, 2020 The Coral Thrift Shop was founded over 50 years ago, when seven local mothers wanted to make a difference in the community. These San Clemente moms were military wives whose husbands were deployed to Vietnam. They came together to help other young families. They rented a building on El Camino Real and began a thrift shop. Since then the Coral Thrift Shop has raised and donated over $3 MIllion for South Orange County youth groups. In 2019, Coral Thrift Shop honored 54 recipients with their college scholarships, totaling $67,000! “This is a happy place,” Sandi said. “It makes you...
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San Clemente Military Family Outreach
Dec 17, 2020 The Rainbow® Sandals Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the San Clemente Military Family Outreach. The mission of SCMFO is to provide emergency assistance to qualifying military families in Camp Pendleton, responding promptly to requests for financial or material aid, as well as conducting seasonal morale projects for local military families. Among their accomplishments last year: They supplied over 80 families with financial assistance; Provided $50,000 in commissary card were given to those in need; Showered 41 military moms-to-be with gifts for their newborns; 100 families received Easter Hams; 1,000 families were given a complete Thanksgiving dinner; 300 families received...
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Jamboree Housing Corporation
Dec. 16, 2020 Jamboree Housing Corporation, is a non-profit organization that believes in the power of community to bring hope home to those starting out or starting over-working families, seniors, veterans, formerly homeless, and those with special needs. Over these last 30 years, they built award-winning housing they can afford and providing supportive programs and services that instill both personal accomplishment and community pride. Jamboree’s mission is to provide high quality, affordable housing, and services that transform lives and strengthen communities. Their goal is to make a profound difference in the communities they serve through their support services to struggling individuals and...
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San Clemente High School Educational Foundation
Dec. 16, 2020 Founded in 1997 by a group of parents, teachers and alumni, the San Clemente Educational Foundation (SCEF) has sought to preserve, support, and enhance the academic opportunities for all the students of San Clemente High School. Classroom technology and materials have become increasingly important in today’s classrooms. Last year, SCEF helped by purchasing 400 Chrome-books, with more planned until every classroom has a full set. SCEF also purchases classroom books and material to supplement those provided by the district. SCEF has formed a bridge for the funding gap between state funds and what our students actually need to be the...
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Fish For Life
Dec. 15, 2020 Fish for Life is a non-profit organization “Spreading the Love, one boat at at time”. Their charter is to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by providing complimentary fishing trips out on the ocean. While teaching fishing skills, the crew creates a memorable experience for each child, this life-changing fishing trip makes kids with special needs feel very comfortable among their peers and very loved by all the volunteers. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to donate $10,000 to Fish For Life. For more information: Jim Holden, Executive Director 42 Calle Ameno, San Clemente, CA. 92672 (949) 285-8819 | www.fishforlife.org Don Kindred, Rainbow...
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Corona Del Mar Baseball Boosters
Dec. 14 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $ 10,000 to Corona Del Mar Baseball Boosters they are able to help fund immediate needs in the area of Academics, Arts, Activities and Athletics. Providing funding areas include, reusable uniforms- boys soccer, duffle bags – girls volley ball, practice goals, balls and helmets-boys lacrosse and basketballs, just to name a few.
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Friends of San Clemente
Dec. 11, 2020 Supporting the Friends of San Clemente, Beaches, Parks and Recreation foundation ‘We were drawn to San Clemente because of its incredible climate and the proximity to the beach. We like to be in the fresh air to entertain, exercise and spend time with family and friends. We are here because we care about our community. We want to make our community even better by providing “extras” for our beaches, parks and recreational programs, and to do this, Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks and Recreation Foundation was formed in 2000.” The group serves as a vehicle to assist the City...
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US Olympic Surf Team
Dec. 11 2020 The USA Olympic Surf team is not funded by the US government, a Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donation will help fund the USA Surfing mission to support and grow the sport of surfing, empower future generations of champions, and advance the positive image of the surfing lifestyle in the United States. Donor funding enables USA Surfing to partner with community organizations to create programs aimed at introducing surfing to under-represented and under-served populations, as well as developing creative, age-appropriate youth developmental opportunities that introduce Olympic and Paralympic / Adaptive surfing. USA Surfing, Inc 100 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673 Greg Cruse 949-391-1010...
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Club Dust
Dec 11, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to Club Dust for their non-profit work in Mexico and Africa, they have been active for over 40 years and have built more than 1,000 homes. Many on the hillsides of Tijuana and Tecate, Mexico and about 15 years ago while I was a more active part of CD we delivered containers of supplies to Somalia Africa. Giving dry foods, clothing and tennis shoes to the inhabitants of this war torn country i.e. too many car bombs, too close. to learn more about Club Dust visit: http://www.clubdust.org
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle for Club Dust
Dec. 4, 2020 Today, we had Club Dust a non-profit organization stop by Rainbow. We are happy to be able to donate 249 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals for their work in Africa and Mexico. They have been active for over 40 years and have built over 1,000 safe and decent homes in the hills outside of Tijuana, Mexico. Club Dust provides these homes for the most vulnerable of families measuring the need with a simple undeniable priority list : 1 - Families with handicapped persons, either physical or mental. 2 - Single parent with lots of...
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North County Food Bank
Dec. 3, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has donated in the name of one of our partners “Del Rey Avocados” $5,000 to the North County Food Bank in San Diego, CA. The San Diego Food Bank and their partner North County chapter from feeding 350,000 people a month to nearly 600,000 people. By December 2020 their food purchase will hit $10 million. They have partnered with over 400 nonprofits with feeding programs to help provide food to individuals and families in need in communities throughout San Diego County. To learn more visit: https://northcountyfoodbank.org
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Kathy’s House
Dec. 2, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has the pleasure to donate $5,000 to Kathy’s House which serves men, women, and children in crisis both locally and globally. They partner with local shelters in Southern California. providing recovery from domestic violence and addictions. Kathy’s House also works in third-world countries to rescue victims from slavery, sex-trafficking, and physical abuse. To learn more visit: https://kathyshousesjc.org
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“Bentley” Approves Foundation Donation to the Pet Project
On November 30, 2020, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to support South Orange County’s pro-life animal shelter via the Pet Project Foundation. For nearly 40 years, the Pet Project Foundation (PPF) and the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter have been united in a unique partnership to provide pro-humane care to the lost and abandoned animals of our two cities. Donations to the PPF, will help the shelter through a difficult year to ensure that every animal in its care will have a safe refuge until a permanent, loving home can be found – no matter how long that takes. For More Information:...
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Spelman College
Nov. 26, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to help Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia. Spelman College has been the historic global leader in the education of women of African descent. They are dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. To learn more about Spelman College visit: https://www.spelman.edu/about-us
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Community Outreach Alliance
Nov. 25, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation was able to lend a hand and help the Community Outreach Alliance (COA). COA’s programs offer alternatives to environments where drugs and alcohol are prevalent. As well as offering professional help and guidance for those on their road to recovery, their programs include classes and performances in music, sports, and comedy. Outside of these amazing programs, COA also provides food delivery service. For more information: https://communityoutreachalliance.com Left to Right: Teri Steel, (COA), Don Kindred, Mia Arnwine (COA), Herman Brown, Jr., and Molly Flores (COA).
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San Clemente Lifeguard & Junior Guard Foundation
Nov. 25, 2020 The San Clemente Lifeguard & Junior Guard Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of visitors to the beach through education, developing and building community partnerships, and obtaining resources to directly support the San Clemente Marine Safety Division’s Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard programs. The Foundation also supports preservation of the history and memorabilia of San Clemente Lifeguarding. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to donate $5,000. For more information: https://scljgfoundation.com Left to right: Ian Burton, Marine Safety Officer; Greg Hulsizer, John McMains, Don Kindred, Herman Brown, Jr., Pat Huber, Larry Moore, Rita Bandaruk.
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BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE
BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE UP TO 60% OFF at our Factory Outlet in San Clemente, CA. 326 los molinos, san clemente, ca 92672 Friday 11/278am-5pm | Saturday 11/2810am-5pm | Sunday 11/2910am-5pm
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Capistrano Unified School District
Nov. 19, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation brought a donation check for $2,000 to the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) office in San Juan Capistrano, this will be applied to assist in the food distribution for families and students. Thanks Christen and Julie for all your help. To learn more visit: https://capousd-ca.schoolloop.com
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PierPride
Nov. 17, 2020 Today, we meet with PierPride, they are helping to Preserve a San Clemente Landmark. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to the PierPride Foundation. The effort will kick off PierPride's 2021 goal of improving the food concession stand and overall experience at the end of San Clemente’s Historic Pier. To learn more about PierPride visit: http://www.pierpride.org Pictured below: Rick Divel, San Clemente Patriarch and PierPride board member, Eileen Kawas, PierPride immediate past president, Herman Brown, Rainbow Sandals foundation, Sparky Longley, Rainbow Sandals Founder and CEO, Pat Huber, Rainbow Sandals, Jim Nielsen, PierPride treasurer, and ‘Bentley', Chief of Security, Rainbow Headquarters.
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Grandma's House
Nov. 16, 2020 Monday, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave a donation check to Grandmas House of Hope for $6,000.00 to help in being a part of this amazing organization. They have grown from less than a handful to 19 homes in 14 years. They are also serving meals that totaled over 60,000 for October. At Grandpa's house, where the priority is veterans who have been living on the streets, not only providing hot food and lodging but counseling. Pictured here accepting the check is Tammy Johnson Director of Development and a big shout out to her husband Chris for all your support. To learn...
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Chabad Jewish Center
Nov. 16, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave a donation of $5,000 to the Chabad Jewish Center, Chabad of Aliso Viejo and Laguna Woods. Rabbi Stillerman, the Director pictured receiving their charitable partnership check. This money will help in these times to supplement lunches for the older Jewish congregation.
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Give the World Village
Nov. 13, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave a donation of $5,000.00 to Give the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida. They are an 89 acre, whimsical nonprofit resort that week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world. The week-long stay is much more than a vacation, the families laugh, play, and create priceless memories together away from hospital visits and medical procedures. Since 1986 they have welcomed over 176,000, each day they have about 1,500 volunteers. One special volunteer who happened to be vacationing here in San Clemente, CA., her name is Paula Collins...
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Chabad of San Clemente
Nov. 13, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave a donation of $5,000 to the Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente. They give food, prepared “kosher” meals that are blessed by the attendance of the Rabbi. They also give financial contributions to the Jewish people that are going through difficult times, such as current conditions.
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Assistance League
Nov. 12, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000.00 to the Assistance League of San Clemente. In 1919 Anne Banning, Ada Edwards Laughlin, and their charity-minded friends formalized Assistance League of Southern California. As a precursor to the national organization, they began by providing food and clothing to local families severely impacted by the war, today there are 120 locations nationwide. To learn more about Assistance League visit: https://www.assistanceleague.org
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Joshua House
Nov. 12, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated 35 pairs of men's Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals to Joshua House, they were extremely happy to receive them. These will be used for all three of the homes San Clemente, Oceanside, and San Juan Capistrano. Plus another 50 pairs of women’s Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals that are to be delivered this coming week to the house in Phelan, Ca. We would also like to thank everyone that has sent back their retired Rainbow®’s to help us help others.
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Rady Children's Hospital Foundation & Dance Marathon SDSU
Nov. 11, 2020 Today, we had the pleasure of meeting Kourtney King, Associate Director of Philanthropy at Rady Children's Hospital Foundation in San Diego, and a few students from SDSU (San Diego State University) members of the Dance Marathon Group that have raised in the millions of dollars for the hospital. A few weeks ago Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to this wonderful foundation. We discussed about great work Rady Children's Hospital Foundation has be doing and gave them a tour around Rainbow® Sandals' corporate office. They left a box filled with Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals to take back...
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South County Outreach
Nov. 11, 2020 Today, South County Outreach in Irvine, CA came by the Rainbow Headquarters. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to donate $ 10,000.00. They have 5 main areas, the first one is a Hunger and Homelessness Prevention, offering on-site prevention programs, one on one case management, as well as resources /referrals. The second one is their Food Pantry, which provides a week's worth of perishables and non-perishable food throughout the month. The third one is the Utility & Rental Assistance, if a three-day notice to pay or quit, contact for a phone interview. Number four is Computer Training, the computer...
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Laura's House
Nov. 6, 2020 This Friday, we had the pleasure of meeting with Andrea McCallister, the Director of Development & Communications for Laura’s House. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation presented them a check for $10,000 to help with their programs. Since 1994, they have been providing unduplicated domestic violence-related services to the residents of Orange County, California, and beyond. Over the past 26 years, they have provided shelter and supportive services to more than 5,000 abused women, men, and children and counseling, life skills education, and legal advocacy to over 55,000 persons. Annually, Laura's House provides residential shelter services, transitional housing, counseling and workshops, and...
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Delivering Avocados
Nov. 4, 2020 Today Rainbow® Sandals Foundation had a busy Wednesday, Johnathan and his wife Lenny from Coast Hills Church came to pickup 20 cases of organic avocados for their food distribution center. We delivered to F.A.M. (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente 40 cases of avocados and 22 cases to Calvary Chapel in San Juan Capistrano. Then, we went over to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel to delivered them 48 cases. We would like to thank Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these organic avocados to give to others in need.
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle for Set Free Church
Nov. 3, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation had the pleasure of donating 2023 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals to Set Free Ranch / Church located in Lake Elsinore, CA. These will be distributed through all their 20 plus locations, possibly even to their Hati location. The “ranch” programs are designed to assist individuals struggling with substance abuse, physical abuse, those who are direction-less and homeless. It also serves atop allow individuals the opportunity to separate themselves from their old lives and to gain a new life in Jesus Christ through the study of God’s Word. We would like to...
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More organic avocados!
Nov 3, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave out some organic avocados to serval churches for their drive-through pantries and Food Banks. Crossline Church, Laguna Food Pantry and, San Francisco Solano Church each received 20 cases. Laguna Food Pantry is held Monday through Friday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to learn more visit: https://www.lagunafoodpantry.org We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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Organic avocados
Nov. 2, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation delivered to F.A.M. (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente 40 cases of organic avocados. Then, we went to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel to give them 60 cases of organic avocados and our last stop was to Calvery Church in San Juan Capistrano where they received 20 cases. We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle for Capo Beach Church
Oct 30, 2020 Today, Pastor Rod Mayer from came Capo Beach Church to pickup a total of 263 Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals. Capo Beach Church (Red Door) High school ministry group will be leaving this Saturday for two days and one night to serve those living on the streets of Skid Row in Los Angeles. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation also gave a donation check of $10,000 to help fund the African trips and to assist youths in helping to pay for necessary expenses and sponsorships to families with low incomes. We would like to thank everyone that has sent back their...
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Hospice & Palliative Care of Wood River Valley
Since 1985 Hospice & Palliative Care of Wood River Valley has been a volunteer intensive program. They do not charge for any of their services, they rather serve the needs of patients, families, and the community following the Hospice Standard of Care. Hospice & Palliative Care of Wood River Valley’s mission is to provide excellence in end-of-life-care, serious illness management, and bereavement services; as well as support and education for patients, families, and caregivers. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is grateful to be a part of the continued services of this organization by donating $2000. To learn more about Hospice & Palliative Care of Wood...
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Coast Hills Church
Oct 27, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave to John from Coast Hills Church 20 cases of organic avocados also for their food distribution where they give about 155 families to those in need 3 times a week. We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation
Oct 26, 2020 This is just one of the many amazing stories from Rady Hospital in San Diego: “When 10-year-old Gideon Robinson, a two-time leukemia survivor, left our 2020 event he proudly declared to his mom that he wants to go to SDSU someday. Thanks to the life-saving care he received at Rady Children’s, funded by generous partners, we know that he too will one day have the chance to be an Aztec. Thanks to Serena Santoro, currently 2020-2021 Director of Corporate Fundraising for Dance Marathon at San Diego State University who continues to support the children and families at Rady Children’s...
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Crossline Church
Oct 26, 2020 Today, we gave to Arthur from Crossline Church 20 cases of organic avocados for their food pantry, where they are giving out about 140 boxes of various food combinations. We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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R.R.R. for Capo Beach Church
Oct. 23, 2020 Today, we met with Pastor Rod Mayer from Capo Beach Church here at the Rainbow® Sandals warehouse. We donated 72 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals. In a few days, he is taking the youth group on the annual "skid row" three-day trip, not only giving necessary clothing items but also washing the feet of those living on the streets of Los Angeles. Around 5:30 am they serve hot coffee and rolls/donuts, letting the people there see that they are not invisible or forgotten. We would like to thank everyone that has sent back their retired...
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Crossline Church & Laguna Food Pantry,
Oct. 21, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave out 20 cases of organic avocados to serval churches for their drive-through pantries. Robert from Crossline Church and Cynthia from Laguna Food Pantry, on a typical day the Pantry serves around 150 people a day. Laguna Food Pantry is held Monday through Friday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to learn more visit: https://www.lagunafoodpantry.org We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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Family Assistance Ministry & Boy’s and Girls Club
Oct.20, 2020 Today Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to F.A.M. (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente. We gave them 80 cases of organic avocados. Now F.A.M supplements around 15 thousand families a week. We also went to The Boy’s and Girls Club of San Clemente and gave the little ones a few cases of the organic avocados for their families when they come to pick them up. We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need. To learn more about F.A.M. visit: https://www.family-assistance.org and The Boy’s and Girls Club visit: https://www.bgcsca.org
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Someone Cares Soup
Oct. 19, 2020 Today, we went to Someone Cares Soup in Costa Mesa to bring them a few pairs of Rainbow® Sandals for their staff as well as a box full (40 pairs) of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals for the guest that are served great meals Monday to Saturday. The Soup Kitchen goes out in the community with food serving families and children and seniors. They are currently going out in the community once a week and would like to be able to go out 2 to 3 days a week for the families. Thank you, Shannon, Teri,...
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2nd Time Thrift Store
Oct.17, 2020 This Saturday, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to 2nd Time Thrift Store/Church in Tustin to give them a few pairs (10) of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals as well as a donation check of $10,000 from Be Happy Living, Inc. They started 2nd Time Thrift Store/Church in 1987, this Saturday they will be celebrating their 33rd anniversary. Throughout these years they opened up over 20 churches, the first 5 churches were built in Canada from 1980 till 1985, the others are in California and Mexico. They are a charitable non-profit facility supporting drug and alcohol recovery, with homes and...
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Long Beach Community Table
Oct.16, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave to Long Beach Community Table (LBCT) 12 cases of organic avocados. Is a mutual aid, nonprofit cooperative, LBCT is at heart a reciprocal society, rather than a one-way street. Each participant helps to support their neighbors in need, even if they need help themselves. Also focusing on health, well-being, and self-sufficiently of food and housing. LBCT insecure people in the greater Long Beach area. We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need. If you would like to...
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
October 15, 2020. The beautiful 1928- fifteen-room home of San Clemente founder, Ole Hanson, has been restored into a premier south county cultural center. The Casa provides programs for all ages in arts, music, history, horticulture and literature. As the epicenter of arts and culture in south Orange County, the cultural center produces over 60 concerts, workshops, classes, recitals, lectures, and events per year. Be Happy Living’s $10,000 donation will help them thrive through a Covid-dominated year. Photo Caption: Be Happy Living’s Herman Brown, Jr., with the Casa’s Executive Director Amy Behrens and Ruth Denault, Chairman of the Board.
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TerraNova Church
October 15, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated money to the TerraNova Church. They are a non-profit organization in Irvine, CA with an expressed mission of loving our community, and the world-at-large, well. They have been serving South Orange County for well over a decade but, with various teams and strategic partners, have connections around the globe in our efforts to make love famous. Their largest annual project is Kids Feeding Kids wherein they mobilize local families, including youth from right here in Orange County, to prepare and pack over 150,000 meals for children in vetted orphanages in some of the most...
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Hart Community Homes
Oct. 14, 2020 Today we met with Cari from Hart Community Homes, Inc. to help educate and empower former foster kids and at risk youths. Cari operates two state-licensed residential treatment homes in Orange, CA for at risk boys ages 13-18. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is happy to have the opportunity give Cari and Hart Community Homes, Inc. with $5,000 to help with their cause. If you would like to help and/or learn more about Hart Community Homes, Inc. click HERE to learn more.
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San Clemente Seniors
Oct. 14, 2020 The Dorothy Visser Senior Center offers a vital link between San Clemente’s large senior population and sources of food and healthcare. Be Happy Living’s $10,000 donation will help fund three programs: The 'Grab and Go' pantry where seniors can shop weekly for free; the 'Meals on Wheels' program for homebound seniors; and the vans that shuttle the seniors to the grocery store and back home. The center is located at 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. For more information 949-498-3322. Pictured: Be Happy Living’s Herman Brown, Jr., Beth Apodaca, Director and Case Manager Sandy Herrera.
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Feeding In Motion
Oct. 13, 2020 Today, Be Happy Living is honored to present Brenda Smith with a $4000 donation check for her non-profit organization Feeding In Motion. Brenda started in 2010, primarily a one-woman dynamo (show) who has served Orange County as well as communities in the surrounding areas. They specialize in reducing the abundance of surplus food stored in places like food kitchens, food shelves, restaurants, and various community resource organizations. They receive on-demand calls to pick up and distribute food to needy families, and especially seniors who are having a difficult time meeting monthly expenses. Brenda Smith, founder of Feeding In...
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Senior Center & Capo Beach Church
Oct. 12, 2020 To start off the week, we picked up avocados from Del Rey Avocados in Fallbrook. We went to the Senior Center to give them a few boxes of avocados where they will be passed out Monday through Friday in San Clemente. Capo Beach Church in Dana Point also received a few cases of avocados there they will be given out after their service. A big thank you to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados
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Someone Cares Soup Kitchen
Oct. 10, 2020 Here at Someone Cares Soup Kitchen where we donated 35 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals and for additional support this was the time that they received a financial donation of $ 10,000 from Be Happy Living, which will probably be used in support of getting a box truck for the deliveries that were started last month, taking food to about 170 people who are by definition shut-ins. If you would like to help and/or learn more about Someone Cares Soup Kitchen visit: www.someonecareskitchen.org
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One Atta Time
Oct. 8, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation met with Sean Kapoff the founder of “One Atta Time” his non-profit organization has been providing clean water in eight countries to countless numbers of people. Sean has been a friend for about 10 years, he was a youth pastor before becoming a teaching pastor at Capo Beach Church in Dana Point. After a few years, he announced that he was leaving and going to help those in need of clean drinking water. I only recently was informed that a child dies almost every 2 minutes from diseases associated with a lack of clean water....
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Mercy Warehouse
Oct. 7, 2020 Today, we delivered to Mercy Warehouse located in Laguna Niguel 80 cases of organic avocados. Tomorrow they will be distributed through their food pantry where over 1,000 families will be supplemented with food during the week. They are uniquely able to leverage valuable community and corporate relationships, causing every dollar that is earned in their thrift store to stretch into large quantities of high-quality groceries. Thanks, Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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Avos for Boys & Girls Club and Crossline Church
Oct. 6, 2020 Today we first went to the Boys & Girls Club of South Orange County and dropped off 3 cases of avocados. Heidi, from the Boys & Girls club would give each parent that picked up kids at the end of the day 1 bag of avocados each. Next, we delivered 20 cases of avocados to the Crossline Food Pantry. Crossline Food Pantry is an outreach to the South Orange County public to provide free food to those in need. We would like to give a big thanks to Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all...
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Calvery Church
Sept. 30, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation supplied Calvary Church in San Juan Capistrano with 16 cases of organic avocados. These avocados will be distributed through their food program during the next two days. Thank you Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need. If you would like to help and/or learn more about Calvary Church click HERE.
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Organic avocados for FAM and St. Kilian Church
Sept. 29, 2020 It was busy day here at Rainbow® Sandals Foundation. Today we delivered over 1,100 pounds of organic avocados to F.A.M.(Family Assistance Ministry)in San Clemente. F.A.M. provides food, shelter, and client aid to tens of thousands in Orange County as well as help shelter homeless women - a lot with young children. Then Gina from St. Kilian Church Food Pantry came over to pick up some avocados. St. Kilian Church Food Pantry is one of Second Harvest partners. They are open twice a week providing basic groceries to those in need. We would like to thank Del Rey Avocados for allowing us...
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Office supplies
Sept. 24, 2020 Today, we picked up from Bausch & Lomb Optical headquarters in Costa Mesa a truckload of office supplies and delivered them to Chabad of San Clemente, here with Rabbi Mendel Slavin who was very grateful to receive.
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FAM & Laguna Food Pantry
Sept. 21, 2020 To start off the week Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente to deliver 48 cases of organic avocados, these will be handed out during their drive-thru food pantry. Cynthia from Laguna Food Pantry, one of Second Harvest parters stopped by to pick-up 20 cases. The avocados will be distributed during their drive-thru food pantry held Monday through Friday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. To learn more about Laguna Food Pantry click HERE if you want to learn more about F.A.M click HERE Thank you Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up...
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Boys and Girls Club & Joshua House
Sept. 15, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to the San Clemente Boys and Girls Club to give them a few boxes of organic avocados. These will be given out to the parents at the end of the day when the come pick-up their kids. During these hard times the Boys and Girls Club have opened up a Learning Academy to help working families succeed with virtual schooling. Then, we went to Joshua House to drop off around 240 pounds of organic avocados. Thank you Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle
Sept. 12, 2020 Today Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave out Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals. These sandals have been donated from our clients, we clean them before giving them to those in need. Rainbow® Sandals philosophy is to: Repair, Reuse, Recycle. It is a philosophy we hope you share too. Someone Cares Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa received a box filled of Repair • Reuse • Recycle (R.R.R.) Rainbow® Sandals. Mary’s Kitchen in City of Orange also revived a box of R.R.R. plus 39 pieces of mens clothing to give to those in need.
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Hope Restoration Ministries
Sept. 9, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation presented a check to the founder of Hope Restoration Ministries, Pastor Jim Glen, for the amount of $10,000. They have the 2nd phase homes for the men who have completed their stay at a recovery ranch, Joshua houses in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and Oceanside. At these homes, it is a recommended stay of at least one year. To learn more visit: http://www.hoperestorationministries.com
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Avocados for Someone Cares Soup Kitchen & Mary’s Kitchen
Sept. 3, 2020 Another busy day here at Rainbow® Sandals Foundation. We gave out some organic avocados from Del Rey Avocados. Today, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen and Mary’s Kitchen in the City of Orange both received 80 pounds. Thank you Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados to give to others in need.
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Unexpected call
Sept. 2, 2020 Got an unexpected call from a gentleman asking if I could use underwear in any of the outreaches that we are an active participant. Within 40 minutes Allan D. was standing in the lobby of Rainbow with a gift of 100 new men’s shorts, will be given out to those in need in Tustin, Anaheim, and City of Orange.
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Second Harvest Food Pantry & FAM
Aug 31, 2020 This Monday, we gave via Second Harvest Food Pantry some organic avocados to San Francisco Solano in Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Food Pantry. The avocados will be given out to those in need and Laguna’s daily food pantry. We can forget about F.A.M. (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente with the thousands of families the help regularly, that’s why to day the received around 1920 pounds of organic avocados. Thank you every one for the great work and a very big thank you Del Rey Avocados for allowing us to pick up all these avocados.
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Distance Learning Center
Rainbow Sandals has been a proud supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area for many years and we are so impressed by the way they have responded to the challenges COVID-19 has presented to our community. Today we got to see how they have stepped up to help working families succeed with virtual schooling by opening up their Learning Academy. We are pledging $20,000 toward this great program and challenge you to dig deep and give what you can to help kids in our community Build Great Futures in this difficult time. We would like to...
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Avocados for FAM
Aug. 18, 2020 We delivered to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente 100 cases of the best tasting organic avocados, thanks to Del Rey Avocados.
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Delicious organic avocados
Aug. 17, 2020 Picked up a full truckload of delicious organic avocados from Del Rey Avocados and distributed 25 cases to Laguna Food Pantry, 20 cases to Crossline Church, 25 cases to San Francisco Solano Church (in RSM), and lastly 25 cases to Coast Hills Church picked up by Jonathan and Leny (pictured). Thanks to all of you for helping with loading your vehicles.
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Hot day at Mary’s Kitchen
Aug. 15, 2020 This beautifully “HOT” Saturday at Mary’s Kitchen in City of Orange, we delivered 50 Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow Sandals, 79 towels, 187 soaps/shampoo /lotions and pairs of123 socks. Then we helped out at Orange County Rescue in Tustin.
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle for Baja, Mexico
Aug 11, 2020 Giving over 100 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle sandals to Filipe to distribute to the orphanage in Baja, Mexico.
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253 cases of avocados
Aug 10, 2020 Today, we picked up 253 cases of organic avocados from Del Rey Avocados and gave 40 cases to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente, 160 cases to Saddleback Church Food Pantry 10 cases to Joshua House /La Tienda. Thanks, Toby for the pick-up and also for delivering 8 cases to the senior home (San Clemente). Pictured: This is the new 53' ft warehouse, thanks to Adam (the director) Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle for Mary’s Kitchen
Aug. 8, 2020 We gave out soaps, shampoo, and towels to some south O.C. people in need. Also, Mary’s Kitchen received a full box (40 pairs) of Repair • Reuse • Recycle.
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La Tienda & Joshua house
Aug. 7, 2020 Today, we Picked up towels and travel size soaps & shampoos from La Tienda/Joshua house in San Clemente for distribution to those in need.
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Avocados & Repair • Reuse • Recycle
Aug. 4, 2020 Today we gave out some organic avocados: 20 cases to Crossline Church, 20 cases to Laguna Food Pantry, 20 cases to Solano (RSM) Food Pantry, and cases to Coast Hills Church plus 10 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle andals to Laguna Food Pantry and 10 to Solano Church. Thanks Del Rey Avocados
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2nd Time & Mary’s Kitchen
Aug. 1, 2020 Picking up supplies to pass out at 2nd Time in Tustin and for Mary’s Kitchen in City of Orange today. Thanks, Joshua House for giving all the towels, washcloths, and toiletries.
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle for Gilcrest House
July 31, 2020 Today, we gave a box full of Repair • Reuse • Recycle sandals to Gilcrest House. Thank you, Amber the house manager for all you do.
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Mercy Warehouse & Saddleback Church Food Pantry
July 28, 2020 Delivered to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel Warehouse 40 cases of organic avocados and 20 cases to Saddleback Church Food Pantry. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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Second Harvest Partners & FAM
July 27, 2020 We picked up avocados for distribution this morning, gave 80 cases to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente, gave 80 cases to the Second Harvest Partners: 20 to each Coast Hills Church, Crossline Church, St. Killians Church and, Laguna Beach Food Pantry. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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CUSD's Annual Summer Lunch Program
Capistrano Unified served over 300,000 FREE meals during the school closures and it's summer meal program is now underway During the coronavirus pandemic response, the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) distributed over 300,000 free meals — with five breakfasts and five lunches weekly — over a total of 12 weeks. CUSD's annual Summer Lunch Program is Monday, June 15 through Friday, July 31 and will provide meals to local children ages 18 and under. Meal pick-up will be held at three school sites: San Juan Elementary, 31642 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano Las Palmas Elementary, 1101 Calle Puente, San Clemente Marco Forster Middle School, 25601...
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1,888 pounds of organic avocados
July 20, 2020 Today, we delivered 80 cases (1,888 lbs) of organic avocados to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente. Then we gave to Second Harvest partners 116 cases and 36 cases to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel Warehouse. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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Assistance League & Joshua House / La Tienda Thrift
July 17, 2020 This Friday, we picked up towels and socks from A L (Assistance League of San Clemente) as well as towels from Joshua House / La Tienda Thrift in San Clemente
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Organic avocados for FAM
July 14, 2020 We delivered to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente 147 cases of organic avocados. Thank you Del Rey Avocados
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Capo Beach Church & Mercy Warehouse
July 11, 2020 Today, we delivered 10 cases to Capo Beach Church and 55 cases to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their food pantry distribution. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados.
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Very large organic avocados
July 10, 2020 Picked up very large organic avocados from Del Rey Avocados in Fallbrook and gave 136 cases to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente, gave 25 cases to Coast Hills Church (a Second Harvest partner), plus another 30 cases to Crossline Church also a Second Harvest partner. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados. Pictured: Johnathan and his wife Leny from Coast Hills Church
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Supporting Burger Junkies
July, in the first weekend this month “Burger Junkies” in San Clemente was burglarized and significantly monetarily damaged. The front window alone was around $900 to fix, the cash registers were also smashed, sadly that this could happen to such a good neighbor. So we have been trying to support him by ordering lunch for all the employees at Rainbow Sandals.
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Avocados for Capo Beach Church
July 5, 2020 We packed up 190 small bags of organic avocados for distribution after church service at Capo Beach Church in Dana Point. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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229 cases of organic avocados
June 30, 2020 We, picked up 229 cases of organic avocados, gave 159 cases to Saddleback Church Food Pantry in Lake Forest, 40 cases to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel Warehouse Food Pantry and, 12 cases to senior living homes. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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Organic avocados from Fallbrook
June 25, 2020 Today, we picked up 80 cases of organic avocados from Fallbrook and, delivered 40 cases to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente. We also gave 20 cases to Coast Hills Church, delivered 8 cases to Calvery Church of San Juan Capistrano, and 4 cases to A L (Assistance League of San Clemente). Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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Our last Crisis Kitchen Coalition
June 21, 2020 This Sunday is our last one and, we served did lunch. To say “Happy Father's Day” and so long to the thousands of people that we enjoyed meeting and serving over the past 15 weeks. Approx. 74,000 hot meals later and, we are still smiling.
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Curbside pick-up
Temporary COVID-19 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm Holidays: 10:00am – 3:00pm In order to make your curbside shopping experience more enjoyable, please refer to our website so you know what styles you want before you come. We are taking all precautions to sanitize, sterilize, and combat the spread of COVID-19 by wearing gloves and masks and wiping down all catalogs, pens and surfaces touched regularly. Repairs, exchanges, custom sanding, custom sandals and tightening of the strap are still available. Thank You for coming down and we look forward to seeing you.
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Harvest Food Bank Partners
June 16, 2020 Today, we gave to Coast Hills Church approx. 480 lb. Thanks, Jonathan for picking up. About 800 lb of organic avocados were picked up by Luke, thanks for stuffing your car to the max! San Francisco Solano Church (in RSM) pricked up 33 cases of organic avocados approx. 800 lb. We also gave to St. Kilian Church (food pantry) 20 cases of avocados. Thanks, Gina for picking up and helping transfer to your vehicle. These are all Second Harvest Food Bank partners. Thank you, Del Rey Avocados
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Avocados for FAM and Mercy Warehouse
June 15, 2020 We delivered to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente 1,834 pounds of organic avocados. Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel also received 40 cases.
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72,000 hot meals served
June 10, 2020 As of last weekend “Crisis Kitchen Coalition” have served approx. 72,000 hot meals. We will soon be winding down here in San Juan Capistrano. With so many food and restaurants re-opening the need is not as great now, although we are still doing 2-2,500 hot meals.
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Avocados for Crossline Church
June 9, 2020 Today, we gave to Crossline Church (a Second Harvest Food Bank partner) 625 lbs of organic avocados. Robert, thanks for picking up and packing your car Thank you, Del Rey Avocados.
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FAM & Mercy Warehouse
June 8, 2020 We delivered to (FAM Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente 1,826 lb of organic avocados and then delivered to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel 1,655 lb of the same. Thanks “Dibbs” for your help unloading at Mercy again.
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4,430 pounds of avocados
June 2, 2020 We donated 4,430 pounds of avocados an equivalent to 3,692 meals to Second Harvests partner networks: Crossline Church (550 lb), Coast hills Church (1,350 lb) and San Francisco Solano Church (about 300 lb).
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Another weekend at Crisis Kitchen Coalition
May 30-31, 2020 Back at “Crisis Kitchen Coalition” at Marbella Plaza in San Juan Capistrano this weekend. Saturday approximately 2,000 people came and Sunday we distributed about 1,400 hot meals.
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Over 5000 pounds of Avocados!
May 28,2020 Delivered to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) 1,956 lbs of organic avocados, 1,000 lbs to UNIDOS in San Juan Capistrano, 2,900 lbs to Saddleback Church food pantry in Lake Forest who are on track to feed over 40,000 people this month. Thank you Del Rey Avocados
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FAM & UNIDOS
May 21, 2020 Today, we delivered 920 pounds of organic avocados to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente and 1,000 lbs to UNIDOS in San Juan Capistrano.
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Saturday at Crisis Kitchen Coalition
May 16, 2020 This Saturday, we feed at Marbella Plaza in San Juan Capistrano “Crisis Kitchen Coalition” breakfast, lunch, and dinner about 2,000 hot meals.
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Giving out Del Rey Avocados
May 15, 2020 Gave to UNIDOS (s. orange county) 50 lbs of organic avocados and 80 lbs of organic oranges. Also gave to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel 1,495 lb of organic avocados and 150 lb avocados to Joshua House / La Tienda. Pictured: the fine men of Joshua House Thank you Del Rey Avocados
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2,500 pounds of organic avocados
May 14, 2020 We gave to Saddleback Church Food Pantry approx. 2,500 lb of organic avocados, then gave to Feeding in Motion 275 lb and to the Boys & Girls Club 300 lb. Thanks, Del Rey Avocados.
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Mother's Day
May 10, 2020 This Sunday is Mother’s Day as usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner were about the same as Saturday, a little over 1,600 hot meals. We were happy to provide at Crisis Kitchen Coalition.
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Crisis kitchen coalition
May 10, 2020 This Sunday is Mother’s Day as usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner were about the same as Saturday, a little over 1,600 hot meals. We were happy to provide at Crisis Kitchen Coalition.
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Del Rey Avocados
May 8, 2020 Gave to Saddleback Church Food Pantry 190 cases (4,755 lb) of organic avocados, then delivered 400 lb to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel and FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) 796 lbs. Thanks, Del Rey Avocados
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Mercy Warehouse and Boys & Girls Club
May 5, 2020 We gave to Mercy Warehouse 670 lb of organic avocados and gave to the Boys & Girls Club 650 lbs.
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Thank you TEPA
April 28, 2020 Picked up a bin of organic oranges and one of organic lemons from TEPA in Fallbrook and distributed it to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel. We also gave 150 lb to the Boys & Girls Club of San Clemente.
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Sunday at Crisis Kitchen Coalition
April 26, 2020 Sunday at the "Crisis Kitchen Coalition" still repeating the 3 meals a day for all of those to enjoy. Pictured is one of the meals we give out
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La Tienda and Joshua House
April 23, 2020 Today, we delivered to La Tienda and Joshua House in San Clemente 100 pounds of avocados.
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Organic oranges and Avocados.
April 22, 2020 Today, we delivered to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) 459 lb of organic oranges and 580 lb of avocados. Thank you, ECO Farms for the organic oranges and Del Rey Avocados for the avocados.
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Vitamin C for FAM and 2nd Time
Today we distributed Organic Oranges we picked up from Eco Farms. We brought 1,000 lb. over to Famlily Assistance Ministries and then went up to 2nd Time Church in Tustin and dropped of 339 lb more. Thanks again Eco Farms, USA for helping us help others.
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Crisis Kitchen
Today we helped Crisis kitchen feed families in need with free food. Many thanks to all helped prepare food on Friday evening and getting started at 5am on both Saturday & Sunday. We passed out 4,000 meals on Sunday including 600 lb of organic avocados provided from our friends at Eco Farms, USA.
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Saddleback Food Pantry
April 14, 2020 Today we went to Del Rey Avocados a whole lot of fresh avocados. We brought them back from Fallbrook and dropped 1600 lb. off to Saddleback Church Food Pantry. The Saddleback Church Food Pantry serve over 25,000 people in need every month. We would like to thank Saddleback Church Food Pantry for helping others and another very special thanks to Hillary and the crew at Del Rey Avocados for helping us help others.
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Avocados
April 15, 2020 Gave to Mary’s Kitchen in City of Orange 340 lb of Avocados and to 2nd Time Church in Tustin 50 lb of Avocados. Thank you, De Rey Avocados
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Easter Sunday
April 12, 2020 This Easter Sunday we are here at “Crisis Kitchen Coalition” it is a little wet and windy but anticipating sunshine sooner than later. 720 hot breakfast plates, 1,400 lunches and, about 1,900 dinners (of course all of the meals are to go) and they stay in their cars. This running back & forth beats going to the gym.
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All the Way from Del Rey
April 6, 2020 Today we picked up more avocados from Del Rey Avocado Company. After a long drive back through the rain we split them up and brought 680 lb. to Mercy WareHouse and another 1,220 lb. to Family Assistance Ministries (F.A.M.). We would like to give a special thanks to Hillary and Del Rey Avocado Company for helping us help others.
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An Avo a Day...
April 3, 2020 Today we delivered more avocados from Del Rey Avocado Company to Mercy WareHouse and Family Assistance Ministries. F.A.M. need 160 lb. which we brought right over and then we hauled the remaining 1,790 lb. of avocados over to Mercy WareHouse. Once again, a very special thanks to Del Rey Avocado company for helping us help others.
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Del Rey Avocados
April 2th, 2020 Today, we were able to go to Del Rey Avocado Company and pick up 2,000 lb. of organic avocados they generously donated. After coodinating places that could use the avocados to give to those in need we went on our way. We delivered 250 lb. of Avocados to Family Assistance Ministries in San Clemente, 250 lb. of avocados to 2nd Time Stores in Tustin, and 1500 lb. of avocados to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel. We would like to once again thank everyone that lended a hand in helping us help others.
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F.A.M. & Mercy WareHouse
April 1, 2020 Today we went over to Eco Farms, USA to pick up some large beens of fresh organic citrus to help others. We brought to Family Assistance Ministry (F.A.M.) in San Clemente, 1,011 lb. of oranges and 390 lb. of lemons. We then went over to Mercy WareHouse in Laguna Niguel and dropped of 996 lb. or oranges. We would like to Thank Eco Farms, USA for helping us help others.
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Vitamin C for Mercy WareHouse
March 30, 2020 Today we delivered 2,000 lb. of Organic Oranges to Mercy Warehouse. Mercy Warehouse's mission is to provide food for those in need through the sale of donated goods. They are uniquely able to leverage valuable community and corporate relatinships, causing every dollar that they earn in their thrift store to stretch into large quantities of high-quality groceries. They currently feed over 1,000 people every week through their local food bank in Laguna Niguel. Their weekly homeless outreaches into Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and thre orphanges in Tijuana, Mexico. We would like to thank Mercy WareHouse for doing what they...
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Over 3000 meals ...
March 28, 2020 Getting ready for the first-ever crisis free giveaway breakfast, lunch and dinner. We had no idea how many to expect. Wow were we surprised (PLEASANTLY)! Saturday, we distributed over 3000 meals.
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Avocados and lemons
March 27, 2020 Gave to Second Harvest Food Bank a pallet of Avocados (approx. 700 lb) and 1/3 bin of organic Meyer lemons (365 lb). Thank you, Del Rey Avocados and, ECO Farms USA
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2nd Time Church & Orange County Rescue Mission
March 24, 2020 We delivered to 2nd Time Church in Tustin, 132 lb of avocados, 72 lb of grapefruits, lunch, and dinner sandwiches. Then gave to Orange County Rescue Mission in Tustin one case (23 lb) of avocados. Thanks, Del Rey Avocado
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2nd Harvest Food Bank
March 23, 2020 Today we gave 816 lb. of Organic Avocados and 712 lb. of Organic Lemons to 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Irvine California. We would like to thank Eco Farms, U.S.A. for supplying the food and would like to thank 2nd Harvest Food Bank for coming down to our shop and picking it up. Everyone's help in helping others is greatly appreciated.
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Organic oranges & lemons
March 21, 2020 This Saturday morning, our first stop picking up 4 pans of cooked food from Capo Beach Church in Dana Point, then we picked up the pre-cooked meals for delivery to 2nd Time Church in Tustin. We had enough dinners & lunches to feed about 60 people plus 2 cases of organic oranges. Thank you, ECO Farms USA and Capo Beach Church. We had Second Harvest pick up 2 full bins of organic lemons (over 1,900 lb) for their distribution to the 100 plus partners.
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1st Crisis Kitchen Coalition
March 21, 2020 We gave a free breakfast & lunch and dinner to over 2,000 people. The people never got out of their cars, we cooked the hot meals and played carhop, running the food to them (up to 8 plates) we have named it “Crisis Kitchen Coalition” and hope to continue as long as this need continues. They also appreciated the fresh organic oranges and salads. Thank you, ECO Farms USA.
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La Tienda
March 19, 2020 Gave to La Tienda (Joshua House - Hope restoration ministries) San Clemente 120 lb of organic oranges. Thank you, ECO Farms USA, for the organic oranges
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Orange County Rescue & The Village of Hope & 2nd Time Church
March 18, 2020 Today, we delivered to Orange County Rescue and The Village of Hope in Tustin 832 pounds of organic oranges. Then, we delivered to 2nd Time Church 732 lb of organic oranges. They host residential drug and alcohol recovery program and a men's redemption farms
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Thank you Sapphire Culinary Group
March 14, 2020 This weekend, we delivered to 2nd Time Church in Tustin approx. 45 lunches & dinners and to Capo Beach Church in Dana Point approx. 38 lunch & dinners for people in need. Thanks, Sapphire Culinary Group in Costa Mesa. Pictured: The wonderful people that frequently helps me
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Joshua House & Assistance League
March 11, 2020 We gave Joshua House in La Tienda (sober living house) organic oranges, kitchen wares, ladies clothing, and bedding. Then went next door giving to Assistance League (A L) in San Clemente, where we gave bags of organic oranges. Thanking them for all the contributions of socks, towels, and soaps & shampoos each month.
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Avocados & organic oranges
March 9, 2020 This Monday we delivered to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel approx. 535 lb of avocados and 670 lb of organic oranges. Thank you to ECO Farms, USA
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Lunches & dinners at 2nd Time Church
March 7, 2020 Today, we picked up food from Sapphire Culinary Group and delivered it to 2nd Time Church this Saturday morning. We had 75-85 pre-cooked lunches & dinners. Also donated children books, clothing, toys, and organic oranges. Thank you to ECO Farms, USA
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Second Harvest Food Bank
March 6, 2020 We gave to Second Harvest food bank in Orange County a member of Feeding America: 120 lb of avocados and 385 lb of organic oranges. Thanks, Dillon for coming and making the pick-up. Thank you to ECO Farms, USA
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Joshua House & Capo Beach Church
March 3, 2020 Today, we picked up 7 pans and 30 small boxes of the pre-made & cooked lunches & dinners from Sapphire Culinary Group. Distributed this food to Joshua House (program/ non-profit sober living) and Capo Beach Church for the food pantry. The received approx. 185 pounds of food.
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Orange County Rescue Mission
Feb 29, 2020 The final stop of the day was to Orange County Rescue Mission in Tustin, where we donated 139 lb of organic oranges. Thank you, ECO Farms USA for all the organic oranges.
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle for St Michael's Church
Feb 25, 2020 Delivered to St Michael's Church 10 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals and approx. 1,650 pounds of food today. We were able to bring them: 540 lb of bakery, 155 lb of frozen meats, 465 lb of fruit/veggies, 390 lb of dairy, 60 dozen eggs, and 45 lb of misc. items. Thank you, FAM!
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Mendocino Monday
Feb 24, 2020 Like every Monday, we go to Mendocino in Talega. Today, we delivered approx. 1,300 lb: 300 lb of bakery goods, 355 lb of fruits & veggies, 230 lb of frozen meats, 55 dozen eggs, 245 lb of dairy items, 35 lb of juices and 30 lb of misc. items.
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Mendocino
Feb. 21, 2020 Today, we delivered to Mendocino in Talega approx. 1,650 pounds of food. This day they received: 340 lb of bakery, 455 lb of dairy, 385 lb of fruits & veggies, 315 lb of frozen meats, 45 dozen eggs, 65 lb of the pre-made sandwiches & desserts and 40 lb of misc. items.
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Organic oranges
Feb 19, 2020 904 lb of organic oranges were delivered to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) today. Thank you, Eco Farms USA for the organic oranges.
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School Lunches
Today we donated $5,000 to the school lunch program at Capistrano Unified School District. The funds to provide lunches for hungry students who can’t afford lunch every day is low. Hopefully we were able to provide some more lunches for the time being.
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St. Michaels
Today, we delivered to St Michaels Church in San Clemente approx. 2,000 lb: 655 lb of bakery items, 45 dozen eggs, 279 lb of frozen meats, 355 lb of fruits & veggies, 690 lb of dairy and 55 lb of misc. items. This afternoon, we went to Capistrano Unified School District to give them a check for their School Lunch Program. Pictured: Kristen (the director of foodservice) For many California families, the school meal programs are a lifeline to healthy food.
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More for Mary
Our second stop of the day is Mary’s Kitchen in City of Orange. Where we delivered 50 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals. This is the bi weekend with barbers, music, pedicures, massage therapist, a large amount of clothing to pick from, prayer tent and great food.
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2nd Time Church
This Saturday, we delivered to 2nd Time Church in Tustin approx. 75 lb of pre-cooked lunches & dinners to feed about 48 people.
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Someone Cares Soup Kitchen
The last stop is to Someone Cares Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa. We gave them 250 lb of organic lemons and 120 lb of bananas. The address is 720 W, 19th St if someone is looking for an opportunity to volunteer. Thank you, Eco Farms USA for helping us help others.
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Love is in the Air
Today, was a busy Valentine's day. Delivered to Mendocino in Talega approx. 1,550 pounds of food: 375 lb of bakery, 480 lb of fruits 7 veggies, 415 lb of dairy, 135 lb of frozen meats, 80 lb of the pre-made sandwiches & deserts, and 70 lb of misc. items. Thanks, FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) Second Harvest Food Bank came to pick-up 3 bins of organic oranges and organic lemons, totaling approx. 2,500 lbs. Pictured: Angel from Second Harvest Food Bank
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FAM
Gave to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) 67 lb of organic lemons today. Thank you, Eco Farms USA for the organic lemons.
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2nd Time Church and Mary's Kitchen
Feb 8, 2020 This Saturday, we gave to 2nd Time Church in Tustin 55 lb of pre-cooked lunches & dinners for about 20 people. We also delivered to Mary’s Kitchen in City of Orange. We gave them 62 towels and 77 pairs of socks. On this day, the crew from Friar Tux came and we remolded 3 of the containers that are used for storage, it was a 5-hour job and it came out amazing. Pictured is Greg (centered) CEO/Owner of the 33 stores and his employees as well as Gloria (far right) who the CEO of Mary’s Kitchen.
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2nd Harvest
Today, Second Harvest Food Bank came to pick up 3 bins of organic oranges, lemons, and avocados totaling approx. 5,625 pounds.
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Oranges for FAM
We gave 830 lbs of organic oranges to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry). Thanks, Eco Farms, USA for helping us help others.
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St Michael's Church
Feb 4, 2020 Today, we gave to St Michael's Church approx. 1,800 pounds: 580 lb of bakery items, 300 lb of frozen meats, 455 lb of fruits & veggies, 300 lb of dairy, 80 lb of the pre-made sandwiches, and 75 lb of misc. items.
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Mendocino Friday
It's Friday, that means today we go to Mendocino in San Clemente. Today they received approx. 1,500 lb: 265 lb of bakery items, 570 lb of fruits & veggies, 375 lb of dairy, 45 lb of frozen meats, 30 dozen eggs, 130 lb of the pre-made sandwiches & desserts and 95 lb of misc items.
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St. Michaels
Today, we delivered to St. Michaels Church in San Clemente approx. 1,880 pounds of food. We brought them: 490 lb of bakery items, 125 lb of frozen meats, 505 lb of dairy, 100 lb of the pre-made sandwiches & desserts, 45 dozen eggs, 530 lb of fruits & veggies and 80 lb of misc items.
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Mendocino
Like every Monday, we go to Mendocino in San Clemente. Today, we delivered approx. 1,600 pounds: 235 lb of bakery items, 355 lb of dairy, 85 lb of the pre-made sandwiches & desserts, 480 lb of dairy, 390 lb of fruits & veggies and 25 lb of misc items. Thanks, FAM (Family Assistance Ministry).
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Oranges for Mercy WareHouse
This Saturday, we gave to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel 1,750 lb of organic oranges. Thank you, Eco Farms, USA for the delicious organic oranges!
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Adopt a Marine Christmas Party
Dec 5, 2019 The 20th annual Adopt a Marine Christmas Party, which we have respectfully been a part of, was another fantastic evening. This year 225 guests were invited. Each Marine gets a new pair of Rainbow® Sandals, $100.00 minimum worth of gifts, waist up massages most of the evening, 3 professional stand-up comedians, more food than they have ever been able to EAT, plus many more gifts (i.e. flat screen tv’s, surfboards, gym memberships) and for first-time professional lady acrobats. Wow, an amazing time for all !!!!
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Flip Fusion Sandals
Here in St Maarten, yes still at work helping friends with the new location of Flip Fusion Sandals. We helped putting up signs with Lenddy the store manager. P.S. And eating lots of gelatos
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St Michaels Church
June 18, 2018 We delivered to St Michaels Church in San Clemente approx. 2,100 lb. It contained frozen meats, bakery goods, pre-made sandwiches and desserts, dairy, fruits, vegetables. Thank you FAM (Family Assistance Ministry)
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Mendocino
June 17, 2019 Today we were able to give approx. 2,200 pounds of food to Mendocino (Talega). We gave 670 lb. of bakery, 130 lb. of the pre-made sandwiches/deserts, 490 lb. of dairy, 555 lb. of meat, 400 lb. of fruits/veggies, 75 lbs of juices and 85 lb. of salads. We would like to thank FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) and Be Happy Living.
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Organic lemons for 2nd Time Church
June 20, 2019 This Thursday we went to 2nd Time Church in Tustin. We gave 200 lbs of organic lemons and 24 towels… Thank you ECO Farms for the organic lemons and Joshua House.
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Repair • Reuse • Recycle
June 21, 2019 After 6 months at Joshua House, Michael (pictured) is surely grateful for his Repair•Reuse•Recycle pair of Rainbow Sandals.
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1st Stop of the Week...
June 3, 2019 The first delivery of the week is to Mendocino in Talega. We had approx. 2,000 lbs: 790 lbs of bakery goods, 200 lbs of dairy, 455 lbs of frozen meats, 55 lbs of the pre-made sandwiches, 45 lbs of juice, 60dz eggs and 125 lbs of misc. After, we went to St Michaels Church in San Clemente with approx 2,100 lbs of assorted food: 850 lbs of bakery items, 350 lbs of meats,230 lbs of dairy, 375 lbs of fruits/veggies, 120 lbs of juice and 75 lbs of misc items.
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300 pounds of Organic lemons
June 23, 2019 This Sunday we delivered 300 pounds of organic lemons to FAM (Family Assistance Ministry) and Calvery Chapel in San Juan. Thanks, ECO Farms for the organic lemons!
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More Repair • Reuse • Recycle Sandals!
June 22, 2019 This is the faithful group that takes care and gives to the 400 plus that resides in the previously named bus station in Santa Ana (currently called the "Courtyard"). We gave them 20 pairs of Rainbow Sandals from their Repair • Reuse • Recycle program. Thank you to everyone that has donated their old pair of Rainbows!
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Women's Ranch/Set Free
June 12, 2019 This Wednesday we gave to the Women's Ranch/Set Free in Lake Elsinore. We had about 200 lbs of laundry and house cleaning supplies, 8 pairs of pants, 4 jackets and a dozen blouses.
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Mendocino Friday
June 14, 2019 Today, we gave food to Mendocino. We were able to deliver 700 lb. of bakery, 650 lb. of fruits /veggies, 390 lb. of dairy, 385 lb. of frozen meats, 45 dozen eggs, 75 lb. of pre-made sandwiches/desserts. Thanks to Be Happy Living and FAM for helping us help others.
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Mary's Kitchen & Stories from our clients
June 15, 2019 Today we gave to Mary's Kitchen 60 pairs of Rainbow Sandals from our Repair • Reuse • Recycle department 23 bath towels, plus 36 soaps and shampoos. There were 4 barbers, 4 people giving pedicures, chiropractors, musicians and lots of food (of course), clothes and (hopefully) joy... Rod Logan (pictured) from Florida was so excited to visit the store and get a new pair of Rainbow Sandals from the place where it all started… He says it's the only sandal that had ever lasted in the Florida environment! Good meeting you Rod, sincerely Herman.
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Mendocino & St. Michaels Church
June 10, 2019 First stop of the week is Mendocino in Talega. We delivered about 2,300 lb. of food. After, we went to St. Michaels Church and delivered approx. 2,500 lb. For both locations, we had: 1295 lb. of bakery, 830 of dairy, 185 of fruits/veggies, 185 of pre-made sandwiches. We would like to thank Eco Farms, USA and Be Happy Living for helping us help others.
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Busy Weekend
June 8, 2019 On Saturday we gave 35 lunches to 2nd Time Church in Tustin and went to Mary's Kitchen (City of Orange). We also had the help of Jay "Sparky" Longley, founder of Rainbow® Sandals
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Repair Reuse Recycle
June 9, 2018 These ladies are going to give Rainbow® Sandals (Repair Reuse Recycle) to the people who live in the old bus station (now named the Courtyard) thanks Bible Study group .
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Mendocino
June 7, 2019 Like every Friday we delivered to Mendocino in Talega. Today we had about 2,100 lbs of food: 570 lbs of bakery, 355 lbs of meat, 450 lbs of dairy, 555 lbs of fresh fruit/veggies,190 lbs of the pre-made sandwiches/deserts.. thanks FAM (Family Assistance Ministry San/ Clemente).
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Capo Beach Church & Elsinore
This Wednesday, we delivered to 200 lbs of bakery for food distribution at Capo Beach Church in Dana Point. We also sent 4 dozen of hair and body products to the women's ranch in Elsinore where there are housing around 35-40 (sober living)
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More Giving
April 8, 2019 Today we delivered to Mendocino 490 lb. of fruits/veggies, 756 lb. of bakery items, 235 lb. of dairy, 165 lb. of pre-made sandwiches and approx. 125 lb. of misc. items. Then we went over to St. Michaels and delivered 785 lb. of bakery 500 lb. of fruits/veggies, 355 lb. of frozen meats, 130 lb. of pre-made sandwiches, 390 lb. of dairy and 55 lb. of misc items. We would once again like to thank, Family Assistance Ministries, Eco Farms, USA, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation and Be Happy Living for helping others in need.