Volume #7

December 2024 – January 2025

Thank you to our community of servers that makes such an important difference in San Luis Obispo. This fall

has been busy. Together, we served 3,098 first-timer meals in August, 2,943 in September and 3,130 in

October.

We are seeing an uptick in numbers (about 10 additional first-time meals) when Prado is designated as a

warming shelter and during the last week of the month.

The need for meals has steadily increased over the years as well. In 2021, we served 23,627 meals, and

this grew each year to a high of 35,273 meals in 2023. So far this year, we've served 32,260 meals. This

upward trend shows how the People’s Kitchen volunteer network continues to expand to meet growing needs

in our community.

We are more than 40 groups strong — some groups serve monthly, every other month or a few times a year.

Some are faith-based groups, colleges, high schools, friends, families, businesses and service organizations.

No matter where we come from, we all are dedicated to one mission: serving the hungry in San Luis

Obispo.

Thank you, for all you do all year. May the holiday season bring you peace and happiness.

With gratitude,

The People’s Kitchen Boar

In the meantime, please connect with us on Facebook

Contact Pat Beck: pbeck8833@gmail.com , phone 805-235-9712 OR

Contact Mary Parker: mnparker539@gmail.com, phone 805-440-2312

People’s Kitchen posts weekly numbers on our Facebook page; check there for the latest count.