Giving Tree
Giving Tree: Mary & George
Mary Ramirez has been coming to Friday Soup Kitchen for twelve years since 2005. She talked George Gonzalez into coming along to help him when food stamp changes had a serious affect on his quality of life. Food Stamp policy change has created a real hardship for our guests. Mary is an active church member…
Read MoreGiving Tree: James and Crystal
We have been coming to St. James’ Soup Kitchen since 2008. At the time, we were homeless living in Downtown Los Angeles. But now, through prayer, we have made a home in Lancaster. We keep coming back for the wholesome food and to stay connected to the growing community of friends. We enjoy catching up…
Read MoreGiving Tree: Mr. Shepherd Petit
“If you need a meal, this is a place to come for a wholesome, healthy meal. I’ve been coming for over five years. You can make acquaintances meeting people from different walks of life. Eating around the table makes it easy to share ideas. Spiritually speaking, we have a chapel where we can go…
Read MoreGiving Tree: Ms. Robin and Ragamuffin Care
Hi, I am Ms. Robin. I own a Ragamuffin Care 24-hour Sitter Service, which caters to those who need services for their children but have a fixed income. I have been coming to St. James’ Soup Kitchen for three years now. I love the atmosphere, the stories from the elders, and homeless ones. I listen…
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