On January 7 Rosemary Dexter is celebrating her 100th birthday!

In thanksgiving for all that has blessed her life, she asks you to join in her celebration by supporting ALF Food Pantry, previously known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes.

Rosemary's late husband, Rollin Dexter, was one of the founders of ALF in 1984, and Rosemary has been an active volunteer and supporter for many years. There is a critical need for a larger facility to safely handle, store, and distribute food to a client base that has grown substantially. An increase in square footage will allow for a larger inventory of shelf-stable and perishable food. Rosemary has come up with the heartfelt idea of using her centennial milestone to launch a fundraising drive aimed at ALF Food Pantry’s facilities. This will ensure that the growing needs of our community can be met with dignity and care.

With a goal of $100,000, Rosemary is committed to providing a larger, more efficient space for serving our neighbors. To kickstart this initiative, she will generously match the first $30,000 raised, doubling the impact of your contributions. Join us in honoring her legacy of compassion and community service and in celebrating her 100th birthday by helping us reach our goal. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow for all.

If you would be more comfortable sending funds directly ALF you can do so by mailing a check to ALF, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. Please put Rosemary's 100 in the memo line! In addition to the amount shown above there have been about $6000 sent directly. Thank you