From within the neighborhood, we have been able to observe that two of the key steps to ending the poverty cycle are providing nourishment now and inspiration for the future, such that families and individuals can invest their time and energy in developing the skills they need to succeed. Through our Emergency Food Pantry, GROW Teaching Garden, Tipton Community Garden and our Community Development and Outreach efforts we provide the security, education, and inspiration that helps Kendall Whittier residents build better quality lives.
Emergency Food Pantry
Emergency Food Pantry
The Emergency Food Pantry provides, at no cost to recipients, a week’s worth of nutritious food for each household member once a month. Our EFP also provides nutritious items for holiday gift bags for students at Kendall-Whittier Elementary School and Sequoya Elementary School. Our GROW Garden provides hands on, experiential instruction for students in the afterschool program at Kendall Whittier Elementary with excess produce going to our EFP recipients. If there is a food need in the neighborhood and we are aware of it, our EFP staff and volunteers aim to meet the need. If we cannot help (in the instance of a caller from out of area, or a need we don’t provide, i.e. rent, utilities, etc.), we make a referral to other agencies that can help.