Ross Johnson
Indifference, Not Here When you have a moment, go to our parish website and listen to Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homily, “The Poison of Indifference.” It is an inspiring homily. A wonderful example of the what we can accomplish with intention. The Rancho Cordova Food Locker (RCFL) is a great example. RFCL is a hunger relief organization focused on addressing food insecurity in the county. It is part of the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services network. Food comes from the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program, the American Food Recovery Program, and other food donations. To operate it relies on individual cash donations and grants. Volunteers are critical to do the job of providing three days of healthy nutritious food. Why mention indifference? Talk
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to the Board, staff, volunteers and recipients and you hear the following. “You are connected to like-minded individuals who are engaged to help the hunger insecure to fight a problem that is not going away.” Sarina, America Corp Member “People need to be provided not just food but food for which they can prepare healthy meals and feel good about taking care of their families. Tim, staff member “This gives me something to do, and I get to share in the enjoyment of helping people get food.” Jin, Longtime volunteer after 10 years a Senior Gleaner “We work hard putting together the food baskets with complimentary food to show we care about the recipients“ Pat, 5 year staff member " It takes a lot of work to sort, store and assemble food. We do it to
ensure the food is safe, fresh, and meaningful” Linda, volunteer “This program teaches skills, responsibility. We volunteers are proud to be of help.” Jackie, Volunteer Coordinator for Disabled Group The food locker happens because we have volunteers who make a difference in people’s lives” Linda, Staff Supervisor RCFL success relies on Financial Donors. Most of our donors request anonymity with giving. “Many years ago our family relied on the food locker, today we are in a position to give back. We give to the RCFL because we know they make a real difference for food insecure people.” "My monthly gift is used locally and I can see the good works and caring of the RCFL for those in need. It lifts my spirit.”
