Last Thursday I had a good solo serve at Pike Market. We have been modifying the dates and locations a bit lately, and I know that sometimes makes people drop off, or get confused or whatever. While it's understandable, unfortunately that is not likely to change anytime soon, as we are just trying to find the best days and locations to serve those in need. Recently we noticed another group of concerned citizens feeding people near Pioneer Square on Thursdays, which is fantastic, as it allowed us to move our operations to the Pike Market area. There are different types of needs in different areas of the city. While I'm willing to feed anyone in need, my preference is to feed someone who will likely otherwise not eat that night.
When I first drove by the park near Pike Market last Thursday I saw a lot less people than I had the week before. However once I got parked and everything loaded up, I had no problems finding people in need to give some snacks to. I had a good conversation with a couple of twenty-somethings who are here from France. They were smoking cigarettes and trying to sell some pencil drawings near Etta's restaurant. They have been here 8 months, and while I'm not sure where they are staying, they were so happy to get food they gave me some art in exchange. Hopefully they are there when I go back.
Next FeedSeattle Mobile Event is on June 10th (2nd and 3rd Thursdays). Meet me in the NW corner of the Park behind Pike Market.
ToddS
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
We serve WAY more than we Blog!
Oops. Yeah so it's been a while since I've updated the blog, but does anyone really blog as much as they think they will?
Regardless I want to give ya'll an update, and make a good post for new people to get the 411 on what we do.
FeedSeattle is a loosely organized group of 'average Joe' volunteers with a heart for the homeless. We have tried a number of ways to feed the homeless on the streets of the Seattle over our 3+ years of service. We are fully volunteer funded, just out to make a small difference. Currently we are doing mobile events the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30pm, as well as the 4th Satrurday at noon, of every month.
A Mobile event is one where each volunteer arrives with 10-15 snack packs ready to distribute. Snack packs are easy to make. Simply take a gallon sized zip-lock bag and fill it with fruit, granola bars, chips, raisons, water, juice; just about anything really. Then we meet up, walk around, and distribute.
If you have questions please feel free to email me.
todd@wetfoot.net
Regardless I want to give ya'll an update, and make a good post for new people to get the 411 on what we do.
FeedSeattle is a loosely organized group of 'average Joe' volunteers with a heart for the homeless. We have tried a number of ways to feed the homeless on the streets of the Seattle over our 3+ years of service. We are fully volunteer funded, just out to make a small difference. Currently we are doing mobile events the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays at 7:30pm, as well as the 4th Satrurday at noon, of every month.
A Mobile event is one where each volunteer arrives with 10-15 snack packs ready to distribute. Snack packs are easy to make. Simply take a gallon sized zip-lock bag and fill it with fruit, granola bars, chips, raisons, water, juice; just about anything really. Then we meet up, walk around, and distribute.
If you have questions please feel free to email me.
todd@wetfoot.net
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