Volume #2
April - May 2026
This year is off to a busy start. Thanks to our teamwork, People's Kitchen served 4,085 first time meals in January and 3,290 first time meals in February. Combined, that's 1,000 more meals than we served in the first two months of 2025. We are seeing more clients, and we appreciate how so many groups have stepped up to meet that increased demand with compassion and generosity. Thank you!
We are happy to report that our president, Mary Parker, was recognized by Congressman Salud Carbajal as one of the Women of the Year in California's 24th congressional district. Read up on Mary's background and hard work for People's Kitchen on Congressman Carbajal's website.
If you can support our organization financially, or if you know of any nonprofit funding opportunities, please connect with our board. We are a 100% volunteer organization, and all funding supports our paper goods, food and cleaning supplies.
As always, if you need assistance with meal supplies or servers, please reach out to our board members.
People’s Kitchen Board
Ifyou are age 701/2 (or older) you can make a gift directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to People's Kitchen. A direct gift from your IRA to a non-profit is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). These direct gifts/QCDs are considered non-taxable income, so it is important to let your tax preparer know that you made these gifts/QCDs. QCDs can be made contacting your IRA custodian (e.g. Schwab, Fidelity, etc.).
If you have reached Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age, QCDs reduce the RMD amount dollar for dollar, which will reduce your taxable income. QCDs could help reduce the amount of your Social Security benefits subject to income taxes and potentially reduce or prevent Medicare premium surcharges.
There are so many groups with amazing stories of their service. Share your story with us by emailing Mary Parker at mnparker539@gmail.com.
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.
