approximate event stats: 55 Servers, 750 served, $695 donate by volunteers
approximate total stats: 249 servers, 2355 served, $1352 donate by volunteers
We mobilized an Army and hit the streets with a mountain of food and socks. Stories to come ...
ToddS
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tenth Feed - RSVP time
We are trying something a bit different for Tenth Feed; going out to serve on a Saturday. I've no idea how this will turn out as I have never served on a Saturday before, but I'm fiarly certain people in need of our services will be out all around Seattle. I'm still waiting to hear from a few of the organizations that want to partner with us on this one, but I know of one that wants to bring 40 people; this should be as fruitful as it is challenging!!!
I'm likely going to have each of the groups serve on their own, as I bounce back and forth between the various groups getting them setup and coordinated. I'm looking for Feed Seattle volunteers who are not affiliated with any of the other groups to meet at my place at 10am on Saturday. We will pack bags for an hour then head out about 11am to distribute to our standard locations. I'm asking everyone to pitch in $15 for this event, since the sheer number of people is going to make it hard for me to personally cover any extra expenditures as I usually do.
So, having said all that who's in and how many people are you bringing? I need concrete RSVPs by noon on Thursday.
I fairly excited about the sheer awesomeness that is going to take place this Saturday!!! We will have our next standard Tuesday feed on March 3rd.
ToddS
I'm likely going to have each of the groups serve on their own, as I bounce back and forth between the various groups getting them setup and coordinated. I'm looking for Feed Seattle volunteers who are not affiliated with any of the other groups to meet at my place at 10am on Saturday. We will pack bags for an hour then head out about 11am to distribute to our standard locations. I'm asking everyone to pitch in $15 for this event, since the sheer number of people is going to make it hard for me to personally cover any extra expenditures as I usually do.
So, having said all that who's in and how many people are you bringing? I need concrete RSVPs by noon on Thursday.
I fairly excited about the sheer awesomeness that is going to take place this Saturday!!! We will have our next standard Tuesday feed on March 3rd.
ToddS
Friday, February 20, 2009
Nineth Feed - Stories
Nineth feed was pretty mellow. I sent out a last minute "Not many people have RSVP'd" type email. It was met with pretty good response so I planned for about 15 people. Although there were only 7 of us, we still served a lot of people.
I sent a group of 5 people to the 5th Avenue shopping area, telling them to bring as many bags with them as they could ... and they did. I think they all had at least two bags full of bags.
Meanwhile Greg and I loaded two HUGE duffle bags full of bags into my truck and headed down to the Viaduct. After walking around for a while and seeing hardly anyone, we headed back to my truck to try another spot. On the walk back we noticed a number of tents, more spread out than usual and in a slightly different spot. They all seemed pretty bunked down for the night so we just left the bags at the tent doors. We did see Gustav the Roosters' tent, so hopefully he is safe and sound.
Then we drove up to I5 near Yessler, where people often hang out mere feet away from cars driving 60+ mph. There were no individuals hanging out as there sometimes are but we did serve a number of tents that were setup in the grassy area next to the fence.
Occidental park was intersting, as we came across a church group praying with people and handing out cloths. It was a bit strange as we didn't know what was going on at first and tried to serve some of them ... as they were huddled in a group praying. I think the Peoples of Occidental Park were a bit confused by all the attention, but people were served so all is good.
Yessler park had a number of people hanging out, even one gentleman who was more interested in the bag then the food. Near there was a group of people that were waiting for the shelter to open up and they cleaned us out; all very thankful.
That's really that, fairly mellow night but fruitful none the less.
Next event is the Saturday event, how appropriate that our Tenth Feed is a big Saturday multiple group event. I have no idea how we are going to pull it off ... but that's half the fun now isn't it?!?! More on that next week
ToddS
todd@wetfoot.net
I sent a group of 5 people to the 5th Avenue shopping area, telling them to bring as many bags with them as they could ... and they did. I think they all had at least two bags full of bags.
Meanwhile Greg and I loaded two HUGE duffle bags full of bags into my truck and headed down to the Viaduct. After walking around for a while and seeing hardly anyone, we headed back to my truck to try another spot. On the walk back we noticed a number of tents, more spread out than usual and in a slightly different spot. They all seemed pretty bunked down for the night so we just left the bags at the tent doors. We did see Gustav the Roosters' tent, so hopefully he is safe and sound.
Then we drove up to I5 near Yessler, where people often hang out mere feet away from cars driving 60+ mph. There were no individuals hanging out as there sometimes are but we did serve a number of tents that were setup in the grassy area next to the fence.
Occidental park was intersting, as we came across a church group praying with people and handing out cloths. It was a bit strange as we didn't know what was going on at first and tried to serve some of them ... as they were huddled in a group praying. I think the Peoples of Occidental Park were a bit confused by all the attention, but people were served so all is good.
Yessler park had a number of people hanging out, even one gentleman who was more interested in the bag then the food. Near there was a group of people that were waiting for the shelter to open up and they cleaned us out; all very thankful.
That's really that, fairly mellow night but fruitful none the less.
Next event is the Saturday event, how appropriate that our Tenth Feed is a big Saturday multiple group event. I have no idea how we are going to pull it off ... but that's half the fun now isn't it?!?! More on that next week
ToddS
todd@wetfoot.net
Thursday, February 19, 2009
CRE
I know I owe ya'll some stories from Nineth Feed, and they are on their way I promise. But first I want to let you all know about CRE ...
"United Way of King County's Community Resource Exchange brings community members and organizations together to connect homeless individuals and families in King County to immediate services, all in one place, in one day."
Since I know y'all are passionate about the homeless I thought it might be a good volunteer opportunity. Check it out: http://www.uwkc.org/newsevents/events/cre/default.asp
I've yet to advertise another organization or effort through FeedSeattle, but this looks to be a good one. Let me know if you register to volunteer, I'm hoping to do so myself, perhaps we can head down together or grab lunch after.
ToddS
"United Way of King County's Community Resource Exchange brings community members and organizations together to connect homeless individuals and families in King County to immediate services, all in one place, in one day."
Since I know y'all are passionate about the homeless I thought it might be a good volunteer opportunity. Check it out: http://www.uwkc.org/newsevents/events/cre/default.asp
I've yet to advertise another organization or effort through FeedSeattle, but this looks to be a good one. Let me know if you register to volunteer, I'm hoping to do so myself, perhaps we can head down together or grab lunch after.
ToddS
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Nineth Feed - Stats
approximate weekly stats: 7 Servers, 150 served, $60 donate by volunteers
approximate total stats: 194 servers, 1605 served, $957 donate by volunteers
It was a fairly small group last night but despite that we still served a whole lot of people living in tents, and a whole bunch of people waiting to get into a shelter, and even ran into another group doing pretty much what we were doing; though thankfully it didn't turn into a full-on turf war. Stories to come ...
ToddS
approximate total stats: 194 servers, 1605 served, $957 donate by volunteers
It was a fairly small group last night but despite that we still served a whole lot of people living in tents, and a whole bunch of people waiting to get into a shelter, and even ran into another group doing pretty much what we were doing; though thankfully it didn't turn into a full-on turf war. Stories to come ...
ToddS
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Nineth Feed - Rethought
Through some conversation yesterday we are going to attempt a large scale Saturday Serve on February 28th. We are still in the planning stages but it's gonna be exciting.
To that end I am pushing 9th feed a week, as I feel it's best for volunteers and food prep to not serve more than once in the same week. Upcomming feeds now look like this:
Feb 17th, standard Tuesday Outreach
Feb 28th, Saturday Outreach event
March 3rd, standard Tuesday Outreach
That's that, hopefully no more rescheduling. Don't worry about RSVPing at this point, just mark your calendars.
ToddS
todd@wetfoot.net
To that end I am pushing 9th feed a week, as I feel it's best for volunteers and food prep to not serve more than once in the same week. Upcomming feeds now look like this:
Feb 17th, standard Tuesday Outreach
Feb 28th, Saturday Outreach event
March 3rd, standard Tuesday Outreach
That's that, hopefully no more rescheduling. Don't worry about RSVPing at this point, just mark your calendars.
ToddS
todd@wetfoot.net
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Large Scale FeedSeattle - Saturday February 28th
Servant Church from Lynnwood has collected over 500 pairs of socks for us to distribute and wants to do a special event on Saturday the 28th. I have a few other organizations that might want to be a part of this as well. I'm not sure how large this tide is going to swell, as it just started a few hours ago, but you know me; I'm willing to partner with anyone if it gets more food out to the streets. So if you have an office or school that might want to join in let me know.
I don't know where we will serve or what format this feed is going to take; but let me know if you are interested. Shooting for 10am - 1pm at this point, subject to change as we are still planning. We are going a bit larger than usual, so I'm hoping for $15 donations from volunteers; but as usual if you can't afford the $15 come help us out anyway. The more the merrier as always ... but i'm going to need a fairly accurate head count for shopping.
That's that for now, Nineth feed is still planned for February 10th. I sure hope we see Gustav the Rooster as well as Shadows dogs Bugs and Punkin!
ToddS
I don't know where we will serve or what format this feed is going to take; but let me know if you are interested. Shooting for 10am - 1pm at this point, subject to change as we are still planning. We are going a bit larger than usual, so I'm hoping for $15 donations from volunteers; but as usual if you can't afford the $15 come help us out anyway. The more the merrier as always ... but i'm going to need a fairly accurate head count for shopping.
That's that for now, Nineth feed is still planned for February 10th. I sure hope we see Gustav the Rooster as well as Shadows dogs Bugs and Punkin!
ToddS
Monday, February 2, 2009
Nineth Feed - Next Week
For those of you who have been asking lately, our next event is February 10th and we meet at my apartment building near 4th and Blanchard. You can contact me at the address below if interested.
I'm hoping to make it a smashing successes, hoping we can hit 6 different areas in the City, so please RSVP as soon as you can, although I realize schedules can be tricky.
A bit more information for new peoples:
What we do is get together at my apartment building downtown at 7pm. We'll spend the first 45 minutes or so putting bags together and chatting, then about 60 minutes or so on the streets distributing them; we are always done by 9pm. Volunteers bring a backpack if at all possible, and $10 to pitch in for supplies next week. This way we are fully volunteer funded. Parking can be tough, but there should be street parking and since it's past 6pm it should be free. If not there is a cheap pay lot the next block up on the same side of the street ($5). Let me know if you have any further questions, would like to be added to the email list, or will be able to join us.
Take care!
ToddS
todd@wetfoot.net
I'm hoping to make it a smashing successes, hoping we can hit 6 different areas in the City, so please RSVP as soon as you can, although I realize schedules can be tricky.
A bit more information for new peoples:
What we do is get together at my apartment building downtown at 7pm. We'll spend the first 45 minutes or so putting bags together and chatting, then about 60 minutes or so on the streets distributing them; we are always done by 9pm. Volunteers bring a backpack if at all possible, and $10 to pitch in for supplies next week. This way we are fully volunteer funded. Parking can be tough, but there should be street parking and since it's past 6pm it should be free. If not there is a cheap pay lot the next block up on the same side of the street ($5). Let me know if you have any further questions, would like to be added to the email list, or will be able to join us.
Take care!
ToddS
todd@wetfoot.net
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