Making a Difference in Our Community
At Awakening Ways, we are dedicated to putting our love into action and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those around us.
Xander’s Pantry
The Awakening Ways community has come together to support Xander and his family through an ongoing fresh food drive. Through the generosity of our community, we are helping provide Xander with nourishing foods while surrounding him and his family with love, compassion, and care.
Xander has been diagnosed with a condition affecting his liver and kidneys. We are grateful that he continues to respond well to treatment, and his mom, Yessica, remains committed to supporting his healing journey with healthy, nourishing foods.
The Compassionate Care Team invites our community to continue supporting Xander by bringing fresh, organic food items on Sunday mornings.
What Xander’s Pantry Needs
🍓 Blueberries
🍓 Strawberries
🍎 Apples, red or green
🍇 Seedless grapes, red or green
🍍 Pineapple
🥒 Cucumber
🌿 Celery
🍌 Bananas
You can help simply by bringing one item from the list on Sunday morning. Small contributions from many people help provide Xander with a steady supply of fresh food throughout the week while keeping the amount manageable for his family.
Every contribution is an expression of love.
Thank you for your continued prayers, generosity, and support as we walk alongside Xander and his family. Together, we can help nourish Xander on his journey toward greater health and wellness and remind his family that they are surrounded by a loving community.
Thank you for helping us fill Xander’s Pantry with love. 💚
Weekly Donations for ALF (Atascadero Loaves and Fishes):
Every Sunday, we collect toiletries and non-perishable food items to support Atascadero Loaves and Fishes in providing essential resources to those in need. Suggested donation items include:
- Toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products
- Non-perishable foods: canned goods (soups, vegetables, and meats), peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, rice, low sugar cereals, canned dog and cat food (no dry food), etc.
Please note: We cannot accept open packages, outdated food, glass containers, or fresh stone fruit.
Donations can be brought to our Sunday gatherings, and our Hearts and Hands team ensures they are delivered to ALF.
Providing Meals for ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization):
We also prepare and serve nourishing meals for participants in ECHO’s programs. Our community comes together to cook and serve hearty beef and lentil sloppy joes paired with a fresh salad, offering not just food but also care and support for those in need. Check the Events Calendar for our next Echo Meal night.
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