VOLUNTEERS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!

There's no better way to make a difference in your local community than by getting out and doing it yourself!

The Nipomo Food Basket functions with the help of local volunteers who give of their time, energy and even their generosity by providing food to help local needy families and individuals within the Nipomo community. Above is a picture of Leon Leornas, a volunteer at The Nipomo Food Basket sorting donations last Monday to distribute in weekly food boxes given to recipients in need. Volunteers like Leon help make aiding in the fight against hunger possible in our local community.

Local Service Group Makes a BIG Difference!

Hungry families will find food and children and their parents facing homelessness will find housing and help thanks to a recent Trilogy Service Club event that raised more than $31,700 for The Nipomo Food Basket and 5 Cities Homeless Coalition.

Trilogy Service Club members, led by event chair Donna Rubin, organized a lavish “Masquerade Gala” at The Monarch Club at Trilogy with entertainment from Jon Stephen and Sound Investment, a special menu by executive chef Charles Weber and live and silent auctions. Over 60 local wineries, businesses and individuals donated more than $20,000 in auction items and services. Major sponsors included Alfano Motors, The Jean Morton Results Team, Pacific Premier Bank, Shea Homes, The Monarch Club, NKT Commercial, SLOCO Data and Printing and KVEC 920AM | 92.5FM Radio.

“Our mission is to volunteer and fundraise for local nonprofit organizations serving families in need,” said Yvonne Williams, Trilogy Service Club President. “5 Cities Homeless Coalition and The Nipomo Food Basket both provide essential services in our South County. We are pleased that so many individuals and local businesses in our local community joined with us in this worthwhile effort.”

The Nipomo Food Basket serves more than 100 families each week, and will use this generous donation in their effort to establish a future Building Fund in order to grow and better serve the needs of our local community.

Nipomo Lions Club Helps Fight Against Hunger!

Nipomo Lions Club recently donated another $1,000 to The Nipomo Food Basket, which provides food to needy families and individuals on the Nipomo Mesa. Over the past several years, the Nipomo Lions have donated more than $16,000 and 5,000 lbs of food to the local nonprofit organization.

“Our club is honored and proud to have been able to support The Nipomo Food Basket over the years,” said Larry Winnen, club president. “They have helped so many local families and individuals in need.”

Located at 197 W Tefft St. in Nipomo, the all-volunteer Nipomo Food Basket distributes 5,000-6,000 pounds of food every single week to 30 or more families per day and puts together special baskets of food and essentials for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

The operation is funded solely from local donations, and most of the food is also donated by service groups like the Lions Club and local businesses like Vons. Fruits and vegetables are also gleaned from the fields and orchards of individual residents and commercial farms by volunteers, including the Leos Club from Nipomo High School.