The Yellow Brick Road

Well, I think it's official enough to make a post about this...The Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop of Carmel Presbyterian Church of Carmel has granted to The Bridge funding to offset some if it's expenses. What a tremendous blessing it is! This road that The Bridge is on (sounds kind of funny, huh?!) has twists and turns in it that we cannot perceive. We have no idea what might be just around the corner. But we know that 'all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.'

We want to thank those involved in making this donation possible. We also look forward, with great anticipation, to the Fund Raiser, and the connections He will make on this journey....stay tuned, and thanks again, Yellow Brick Road!

Trip to the Food Bank

Jessica, Mike and Deanna

Mike, Jeff and Jessica went to the Food Bank on Thursday to pick up supplies for The Bridge. They go every week to Salinas to pick up supplies. Leslie is the Executive Director, and Deanna is the floor supervisor that helps coordinate the visits.

The Food Bank serves approximately 50,000 Monterey County residents and distributes about 5 million pounds of food per year. They collect, store and distribute food through two countywide distributor programs. The Emergency Food Assistance Program and Family Market, and the Agency Clearinghouse which is a network of 67 non-profit agencies.

They are open 1-3pm every weekday for walk-in service and have a toll-free number of 1-800-370-F-O-O-D. 24 hour assistance with all Monterey County social services is available at 1-800-339-8229. For more information about the Food Bank, HERE is their link.

It should be duly noted that the van used for these 'food runs' should get a medal of valor, and the appropriate recognition for service above and beyond the call of duty.