SFIC MONTHLY BREAKFAST

Thursday, June 12, 2014

8:00 am - 9:30 am

All are welcome! Bring a friend!

St. Mark's Lutheran Church Heritage Hall 

(1111 O'Farrell St. at Franklin, San Francisco)

http://stmarks-sf.org

Please do not park in the St. Mark's lot

as those spaces are rented to others.

 Parking is available across the street

at St. Mary's Cathedral. 

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST HOST:

Maria Trefren, Waste Zero Specialist

Recology

http://www.recology.com/ 

Karen Gruneisen

Associate Director, Episcopal Community Services

and

Teri Olle

Associate Director, Policy & Advocacy

SF-Marin Food Bank

Members, Food Security Task Force

http://goo.gl/ovR3k1

The Food Security Task Force (FSTF) was established in 2005 by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and charged with the responsibility of creating a city-wide plan for addressing food security.  The group tracks vital data regarding hunger and food security in San Francisco, including the utilization and demand for federal food programs, community based organizations' meal programs and programs targeting particular populations.  The FSTF educates the public about the role of food security in public health and community development, and advocates for policies and programs that improve food security.  Current members of the FSTF include community based organizations and government agencies addressing hunger in San Francisco.

Congregation Host Sites and Meal Providers

Episcopal Community Services

San Francisco Human Services Agency

San Francisco Night Ministry

In 1998, the City and County of San Francisco pleaded for more involvement from religious organizations to help with the growing problem of homelessness.  The faith community responded and in doing so created the San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC).  For a quarter of a century the SFIC has hosted the SF Interfaith Winter Shelter.  Our partners in this signature program are Episcopal Community Services, the San Francisco Human Services Agency, San Francisco Night Ministry, four congregation host sites and over 30 congregations providing meals.  This collaborative effort has worked to augment existing shelter opportunities during the coldest months of the year (November through February). The SF Interfaith Winter Shelter provides dinner, breakfast, and a safe, warm overnight rest for up to 110 homeless men each night.  The shelter has become a leading example of interfaith cooperation within the United States and has intentionally encouraged and challenged our growing network of local congregations to open their spaces and their hearts.