SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Quakes Foundation, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, announced today a donation of $10,000 to Loaves & Fishes’ Brown Paper Bag Program to help fight food insecurity. This donation marks the third consecutive year of the Assists for Food Insecurity Program where Kaiser Permanente has committed a $250 donation per Earthquakes assist tallied during the 2024 season.
“The Assists for Food Insecurity program has a wonderful impact on the community, improving health through ensuring access to healthy fresh foods, which enable people to live healthy and active lifestyles,” said Kaiser Permanente Chief Nurse Executive Stacy Alves. “It brings me great joy to see the relationship between Kaiser Permanente and the Quakes Foundation grow as we work together to improve the health of our communities and partner with other like-minded organizations.”
“It’s been amazing to partner with Kaiser Permanente on the Assists for Food Insecurity program supporting Loaves & Fishes and the critical work they do,” said Earthquakes Vice President of Community Relations Robert Davis. “It’s so important to recognize that there are so many individuals that have been affected by this issue here locally that need access in a way that allows them to feel comfortable to say that they need that help. Therefore, to have this program in support of that work is really impactful.”
The $10,000 donation will benefit Loaves & Fishes’ Brown Paper Bag Program. This initiative benefits community members in vulnerable situations who upon visiting Loaves & Fishes for a hot meal also receive a brown bag to take home for a second meal to eat at a later time.
“It takes a village,” said Loaves & Fishes CEO David Hott. “The more individuals who get involved in our program, the larger impact we can have, so to us at Loaves & Fishes, and to me, specifically, I’m honored. It means a ton, so thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart.”
Loaves & Fishes, since their start in 1980, has been providing hot and nutritious prepared meals, delivered and served to feed hungry families, children, seniors, veterans, students and disabled individuals in the Bay Area. The organization provides over 1.5 million meals each year throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. For more information, visit www.loavesfishes.org.
For more information about the Quakes Foundation, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/community.
