Volume #6 November – December 2024  

Welcome to fall! Together, People’s Kitchen volunteers served 3,187 “first timer” meals in July and 3,098 in August. We sincerely appreciate your hard work throughout the summer, especially during a COVID surge at 40 Prado and the strict protocol it required. Please continue to care for your health and safety. We’ll likely face more surges in the coming months.

This time, we want to share a personal story from one of our longtime volunteers. Diane and Bob Levison were the group coordination for St. Stephen’s Episcopal for 35 years. Bob died 2 years ago, and Daine assumed sole responsibility. Diane, who is also a lay minister at St. Stephen’s, decided to retire from her coordinator duties after she found a replacement at the church. When asked why Diane served for so many years she responded quickly – “caring.” Thank you, Diane! You inspire us!

We are a 100% volunteer organization, and we always need more serving volunteers and groups willing to help. As you know, feeding people is very rewarding work, and the vast number of our clients truly appreciate your hard work. Reach out to our board if you know of someone interested in People’s Kitchen.

If you would like to leave a legacy to support The People’s Kitchen IRAs and retirement plans (i.e. 401ks) are a great way to support People’s Kitchen. Naming the People’s Kitchen as a beneficiary of your IRA or retirement plan can help ensure the future of the People’s Kitchen of San Luis Obispo.

As always consult with your tax preparer or financial adviser to understand your specific situation.

Have a wonderful fall and Thanksgiving

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.

https://www.facebook.com/peopleskitchenslo/