What a difference a trailer makes. That's what Bob Whalen says as he hauls a gleaming silver and white carriage to roadside encampments in Berkeley. Whalen is the food services manager at Dorothy Day House, our longtime partner agency.
On a sunny, chilly Thursday morning, Ronnie is preparing for the day’s food distribution at a school pantry in Oakland. She hurries around the playground – carting groceries and hot meals from World Central Kitchen. She checks in with
Are those bells jingling? Forklift horns blowing? Thumping music as we move to the beat? Organized chaos in motion often feels like a dance: bags filling, boxes sliding, and pallets moving. Here's the organized part: through the dedication, determination, and
The holidays will look different for so many of us this year. Smaller gatherings, canceled trips, and traditions put on hold. But, one thing that’s stayed the same: the generosity of our community. COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact
[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt] It's the meal so many of us look forward to all year long: roasted turkey, savory stuffing, and piles of potatoes - just to name a few favorites. Who says Thanksgiving only lasts for
