About: We have been preparing hot lunches/breakfast for the homeless since 1995. We have two different programs – 1. Breakfast Service 2. Lunch Service[resuming November 13 2021] under strict covid protocols, vaccinated adult sevaks only.
Adult members as well as teenagers in the Yuva Kendra classes have been volunteering for the meal program. We cook and serve a vegetarian meal for homeless people staying in the Family Assisted Housing Shelter
This shelter provides temporary housing and targeted support to single- and two-parent families who are experiencing homelessness. http://familysupportivehousing.org/about-us/
NOTE
- We serve from inside the kitchen area; this is done as a safety measure for the clients and the volunteers..
- Covid safety: it is the volunteers’ responsibility to keep themselves safe and others safe. PLEASE stay at home if you have any symptoms and follow the CDC guidelines.
1. Breakfast Service
This seva is conducted on the FIRST SATURDAY of each month. We typically need 6 adults to be inside the kitchen in the dining area during the breakfast service.
Menu: Over the years we have developed a vegetarian menu that we know is popular. It consists of
- Bagels and cream cheese
- Cereal and milk
- Waffles
- potatoes
- fruits, milk, juice,
Where: Address: 692 N King Rd, San Jose, CA 95133, United States
On the day of the Homeless Breakfast Seva we meet at 6:00am in the kitchen at the shelter. We prepare the meal and then start serving at 7:00 am We are usually done by 8.15am.
- PREPARATION: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- BREAKFAST TIME: 7:00 AM-8:30 AM
- LAST SERVING: 8:30 AM
- DEPARTURE: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
- What to bring: A smile and a great attitude to chop, cook and clean. NOTE: Volunteer shoppers will get the provisions needed for the day.
- google sheet to signup for this seva.
2. Lunch Service
This seva is conducted on the SECOND SATURDAY of each month. We typically need 6 adults to be inside the kitchen in the dining area during the lunch service.
Menu: Over the years we have developed a vegetarian menu that we know is popular. It consists of
- Mac-n-Cheese
- Spaghetti with sauce
- Garlic Bread
- Salad
- Freshly made vegetable soup
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
- fruits, milk, juice,
Where: Address: 692 N King Rd, San Jose, CA 95133, United States
On the day of the Homeless Lunch Seva we meet at 10:30 am in the kitchen at the shelter. We prepare the meal and then start serving at 12 noon. We are usually done by 1 PM
- PREPARATION: 10:30 AM – 12 noon
- LUNCH TIME: 12 noon – 1 PM
- LAST SERVING: 1 PM
- DEPARTURE: 1:15 PM
- What to bring: A smile and a great attitude to chop, cook and clean. NOTE: Volunteer shoppers will get the provisions needed for the day.
- google sheet to signup for this seva.
Please take a look at this helpful info sheet from the shelter for more information about parking and other procedures on day-of-seva.
Direct link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WwNVit5jg3-Tg68zbhPT-Xx_naOrTe1J/view?usp=share_link
