Help Rogers & Rosewater Deliver Meals and Kindness

Rogers & Rosewater's mission is to feed as many people as we can. 

We believe that food is a necessity and a human right.  No one should go hungry!

We have been bringing hot homemade meals to people facing food insecurity in Oakland every Wednesday night since December 2018.

We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who take the time to listen to those we serve.  For instance, each week we are sure to bring the older man who lives in his truck a special bag of cat food for his feline best friend.  We make a special stop at the drugstore to get denture paste for a woman who asks for it.  Sometimes we buy diapers for a struggling family.   After bad weather and fires, we check on our folks to make sure they're okay.  We do our best to adjust our meals to meet dietary needs and requests.  These are our neighbors and friends and we care about them. 

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Currently we provide meals, pet food, and hygiene kits to over 200 people every week throughout north, west, and downtown Oakland. 

Our goal with this fundraiser is to ensure that we can continue for the next six months while also having a cushion to respond to emergency requests for tents, sleeping bags, clothing, and other needs. 

Our weekly expenses:  

Food - $200 (this includes water, juice, snacks, fruit, and the ingredients for soups, sandwiches, and other homemade dishes)

Hygiene - $100 - $200 (this usually includes such items as toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, sanitary wipes, lip balm, socks, washcloths, flashlights, masks, and hand sanitizer)

Pet Food - $15 (we try to provide food for the pet companions of the people we serve... sometimes this means catering to the taste of some very picky cats lol) 

Emergency Expenses - Occasionally folks will ask for tents, bedding, warm and clean clothing, and other items that they really need.  We would like to have the funds to immediately respond to these requests.

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The world we live in can be harsh and cruel to people-especially those who are experiencing homelessness. 

And all we want to be is the kindness in it - one meal at a time. 

Thank you for your support! <3

(for more information on what we do and how you can help, visit our website www.rogersandrosewater.org)