Community Comes Together to Collect Food for CSA Ahead of Potential SNAP Cuts
With the SNAP benefit delay, we put out the call for help, and are so grateful for all the ways our community is stepping up. We recently received thousands of…
Happy 20th Anniversary to LaDrea Clark!
LaDrea Clark has shown dedication to the community and to CSA throughout her 20 years of service in roles including Volunteer Coordinator, and now Food and Nutrition Center Director. LaDrea…
Celebrating Moments of Joy: CSA’s Commitment Beyond Groceries
While supporting families through their toughest times, CSA often encounters stories that highlight the resilience and strength of those facing adversity. This story exemplifies CSA’s commitment to not just providing…
Holiday Sharing Program
“Please thank the community and CSA staff for all the support and information they have given us,” said a CSA client who attended our holiday gift card distribution in December.…
Supporting Food Needs in the Community
Our community is amazing – truly. Over the last few months in particular, we have received numerous inquiries about donating food – a huge thank you to everyone who contributed…
Holiday Sharing Program
This year’s annual holiday food and gift card distribution event is coming up soon – launching on December 7th and continuing through December 23. The program is available to all Mountain View/Los Altos area seniors, individuals and families who meet CSA’s eligibility requirements and are registered CSA clients by December 21, 2020.
Program Highlights & Activities
We’ve been busy! Here is a quick overview of what the CSA team – staff, volunteers and community supporters – have been working on.
Pivoting to Meet Increasing Community Need
Since the pandemic began in mid- March, CSA has had to pivot agency operations to meet increasing community need.
Overall, we have seen a 76% increase in the number of households served compared to the same period last year. That translates into over 1,000 new households who have signed up for services including groceries, rental assistance and more.
Holiday Sharing Program
With the holiday season just around the corner, the CSA team is already gearing up for the annual gift distribution event for CSA client families on December 14 and 15. Food donations and gift cards from VISA, Target, Walmart, Amazon etc. are especially appreciated.
Harvest of Thanks to Our Community Partners
Autumn brings thoughts of cool crisp days, pumpkin patches, warm apple pie and harvest time. It also ushers in a season of gratitude and a time of reflection. Thinking about this past year at CSA and our Food & Nutrition Center (FNC), we want to take this opportunity to thank the many wonderful businesses and organizations we work with throughout the year who help to bring the harvest to our table. Our program served nearly 700,000 pounds of food to over 3,600 people in our community last year – a feat we could not have done by ourselves as it truly takes a village to care.