2022 GYBSD Food Drive
February 28, 2021
Help us “Collect a Grand of Food” to Feed the Children!
That’s 1,000 healthy snack items for Got Your Back San Diego to help in the local fight against childhood hunger! Can we do it?
GYBSD a weekend food assistance program developed specifically for children attending San Diego County schools who have been identified as homeless and/or food insecure. Every week they deliver backpacks full of food to local Tri-City schools. Each backpack contains 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and a few healthy snacks, enough food to sustain a child throughout the weekend.
We can help by supporting them with healthy snacks to help them get through until the next meal.
HELP US COLLECT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
AND BRING A SMILE TO A CHILD’S FACE!
Their greatest need
- Chef Boyardee pastas
- Chili
- Beans
Healthy Snacks (All individually wrapped and avoid high fructose corn syrup)
- Graham Crackers
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks with no red die (Costco)
- Fruit chews and roll-ups
- Fig Bars
- Ritz crackers
Other items
- Individual size shelf-stable milk
- Bar soap
SHIP YOUR ITEMS DIRECTLY TO
Got Your Back San Diego
3820 Oceanic Dr, Suite 313
Oceanside, CA 92056
ORDER ITEMS VIA AMAZON FROM THIS WISHLIST. Items can be shipped to address attached to the wish list.
OR DELIVER YOUR ITEMS TO ANY DROP SITE BELOW BETWEEN NOW AND MARCH 11TH!
*For drop site locations, please email Passion2Serve@girlfriendscare.org.
2021 Jeans Drive
August 16, 2021
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This month Girlfriends Care will be helping local kids by collecting and distributing new or gently used jeans. You know; the outgrown ones in our closets which are still in great condition. Some may look like they’ve never been worn! |
| When: | Drop off locations available between August 16 and September 10. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for locations. |
| Sizes: | All sizes needed to fit tots to teens |
| Condition: | Jeans should be in very good/new condition |
Jeans will be distributed to kids in local transition programs such as Solutions for Change, Operation Hope, and, inventory allowing, additional kids in need in North County through local agencies. How you can get involved:
- Have kids gather outgrown jeans from their own closets and set aside for donation those they would be proud to wear.
- Ask friends and neighbors to participate. Either casually, or at a simple event hosted by the kids such as an ice cream social. Everyone brings jeans.
- Support local businesses and consider donating a new pair or two.
- Get your church, club, school or team involved! And set up a convenient drop off location for the members.
- Make a drop box and ask a local business to take donations. Make sure you check the location regularly and empty the box as needed!
- Donate online or by check and let us do the shopping for you.
- Purchase new jeans online and have them delivered. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for shipping information.
This is a great no-cost way for your kids to help other local kids in need!
2020 Jeans Drive
August 1, 2020
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This month Girlfriends Care will be helping local kids by collecting and distributing new or gently used jeans. You know; the outgrown ones in our closets which are still in great condition. Some may look like they’ve never been worn! |
| When: | Drop off locations available between August 1 and 31. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for locations. |
| Sizes: | All sizes needed to fit tots to teens |
| Condition: | Jeans should be in very good/new condition |
Jeans will be distributed to kids in local transition programs such as Solutions for Change, Operation Hope, and, inventory allowing, additional kids in need in North County through local agencies. How you can get involved:
- Have kids gather outgrown jeans from their own closets and set aside for donation those they would be proud to wear.
- Ask friends and neighbors to participate. Either casually, or at a simple event hosted by the kids such as an ice cream social. Everyone brings jeans.
- Support local businesses and consider donating a new pair or two.
- Get your church, club, school or team involved! And set up a convenient drop off location for the members.
- Make a drop box and ask a local business to take donations. Make sure you check the location regularly and empty the box as needed!
If you have a business in Oceanside, Vista or Carlsbad that would be willing to participate by accepting donations, please let us know. Contact Girlfriends Care at info@girlfriendscare.org with details.
Helping during COVID-19
As our community comes together during the COVID-19 outbreak, this is a time when our hearts go out to everyone in need. Because our nonprofit partners serve those especially vulnerable during this crisis, and we have been asked what else we can do, you will find below options from some of our partners if you would like to help. Most of the organizations offer the option to donate through their website also.
We at Girlfriends Care hope you and your loved ones are staying physically and mentally healthy during these unusual times.
- Donate online at https://sandiegofoodbank.org/response/ or mail a check to Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, 9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121-2320.
- Volunteer in one of their two warehouses (Miramar or Vista). Sign up for shifts at https://northcountyfoodbank.org/volunteer
BROTHER BENNO’S
Supplies needed for bagged lunches (Dining Room is currently closed):
- Bread,
- lunch meat
- Individual (lunch sized) snack packages of: Chips, cookies, crackers, nuts, fruit snacks, fruit cups
- Individual beverages:bottled water, sports drinks (Gatorade, etc.), fruit juice
- Sandwich size baggies (Ziplock, etc.)
Donations are accepted at: The Brother Benno’s Center, 3260 Production Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 439-1244. Questions? Contact Jan or Darryl at The Brother Benno’s Center.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – no donations on Thursdays please) 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Saturday)
SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE:
• Nonperishable food items
• Trash bags,
• Toilet paper & Paper towels
• Diapers
• Hand Sanitizer/Lysol/Bleach & Isopropyl Alcohol 70-90%
• Pure Aloe Vera• Hand soap• Gloves (M/L)• Hygiene Products
Please drop off all donations off anytime at 722 W California Ave, Vista, CA 92083
Cash donations can be made online or mail a check to the address above.
OPERATION HOPE
General:
- Liquid Hand Soap, Dish Soap, Paper Towels,
- Bottled Water,
- Diapers (Size 5 & 6), Baby Wipes,
For kids projects:
- Glue, Tape, Paper (Construction or plain white),
- Puzzles, self-guided craft kits
They are also continuing their “paddle raise” from the Gala that was cancelled. $50 supports a family, with services, housing, etc. for a day. Website: www.operationhopeshelter.org
Please drop off all donations off at 859 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084 or 3982 Foothills Ave, Carlsbad, CA 920078.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VISTA
The Boys & Girls Club has been closed except for lunch distribution and their current need is financial support.
Donate Online at https://www.bgcvista.org/about/support-boys-girls-club or donate by mail to: 410 W California Ave, Vista, CA 92083
FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER
- Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Deodorant , Shampoo & conditioner
- Clear water bottles
- Cotton fabric to make masks for the clients. Or if you know of anyone that can make masks for the clients that would be awesome! Other option are Scarfs to cover face.
Contact for Delivery:
fquijano@mhsinc.org
760-439-6702 x 1230
760-579-3275 (cell)
ALABASTER JAR
- Cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, toiletry items,
- Games, craft-making supplies, puzzles, and art supplies
Donations can be dropped off at The Church at Rancho Bernardo. Please mark them for Alabaster Jar.
Visit their new social enterprise, a venture to hopefully help employ the women they provide housing to. Check it out here
YMCA PROGRAMS– INCLUDING OZ and TAY:
- Masks and gloves
- Bottled Water, shelf-ready snacks
- Monetary Donations
Donations can be dropped off at:
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
215 Barnes Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For more information contact Charity Brant | cbrant@ymca.org
MILESTONE HOUSE
Online donations would be most welcome to help offset the extra expenses of the shelter-in-place order
Donate online at: www.MilestoneHouse.org
JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH
Critical Needs: Gift cards for former foster youth to purchase essential needs such as groceries, sanitizers and paper products
- Donate online at Just in Time for Foster Youth and select “General Operations”. In the “Comments” section, specify that you’d like your donation to go towards gift cards (you can list amount and which store and JIT staff will purchase the gift cards on your behalf) or leave the Comments section blank your donation will go towards their greatest need.
- Visit Walmart Gift Cards to purchase a gift card and have it delivered to Just in Time. There is no delivery or service fee, so 100% of your purchase goes towards supporting youth participants!
- You can also do the same with Amazon Gift Cards. Order online and have it delivered to JIT. There is no additional charge to purchase an Amazon Gift Card, but there IS an additional charge to purchase a NON-Amazon gift card (i.e Walmart/Target, etc) through Amazon.com.
Please have gift cards mailed to (rather than dropping off): P.O Box 601627, San Diego, CA 92160.
MONARCH SCHOOL FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN
- Toiletries,
- Socks, sweatshirts, rain ponchos
- Art supplies
Please donate online at www.monarchschools.org. Click on COVID-19 Wish List and order products shown through Amazon.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE – SAN DIEGO
- Financial donations
- Meals and commercially packed snacks for families
- Support for their San Diego Raffle with a chance to win a prize!
- Create an online fundraiser with friends and family
Donate Online: https://rmhcsd.org/ways-to-help-during-covid-19/
Carlsbad Cares & Shares 2019
Posted 09/24/19
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
You, your family and friends are invited to join us…
Carlsbad Cares & Shares
In support of Girlfriends Care and our partners, Linda’s Gifts and
the Merchants of the Carlsbad Village Faire Shopping Center
have planned a fun afternoon of Giving, Live Music, Prize
Drawings, Shopping and maybe you’ll want to enjoy lunch too!
Wednesday, October 2nd, 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Village Faire Central Courtyard
300 Carlsbad Village Drive at Carlsbad Boulevard
WANT TO HELP?
GFC ambassadors are needed for 2 hours shifts on the day of the event to greet participants, share what Girlfriends Care does, and assist in the collection of donated items. Sign up here.
Join us at the event and/or donate one of the following items below to help the hungry, the homeless and the hurting for the holidays! Tax deductible receipts available upon request.
NEW Socks! (For LaPosada, Fill-a-Belly, Brother Benno’s, Bread of Life, etc. The homeless don’t have washing machines!) For ALL Ages
NEW Beanie Hats! For those in transition. For ALL Ages
NEW Wash Cloths (For those in transition homes and the homeless)
NEW Toys for the Holiday (For children living in transitional housing such as Solutions for Change, Women’s Resource Center, and Family Recover Center, etc.)
New Items for GFC Gift Bags (For women living in transition homes – 8oz lotions, body wash, journals, pens, costume jewelry, & “girlie” gift items)
Boxes of Individual Packages of Mac N Cheese & Oatmeal (for hungry, homeless teens)
Please come to Care & Share with us!
2019 Annual Luncheon
Girlfriends Care Celebrates 14 Years!
Come celebrate with us, enjoy a wonderful lunch, talk to some of our Partner Non-Profit organizations, and hear stories about changed lives.
| WHO: | Girlfriends Care, Guys Care Too, Teens Care, and Guests |
| WHAT: | Girlfriends Care Annual Luncheon |
| WHEN: | Saturday, Sept 14th, 2019 11:30am-1:30pm |
| WHERE: | The Green Dragon Tavern and Museum, 6115 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 |
| COST: | $30 person |
| HOW: | Use this MAGIC LINK for more details and to join the FUN! |
Christmas at Br Bennos
Updated 11/10/2018
It’s time to sign up for one of our most popular events of the year in support of Brother Bennos….
Annual Holiday Volunteer Blitz Saturday, December 8th AND
Santa’s Closet Tuesday, December 5th
Guys, Teens and school-aged Kids are welcome too!
Click here to see positions available.RSVP to Diana at diana@girlfriendscare.org
Serve Dinner at Solutions for Change
Posted 9/18/18
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Jeans Drive for Kids
This August, Girlfriends Care will be helping local kids by collecting and distributing gently used jeans just in time for school. You know; the outgrown ones in our closets which are still in great condition. Some may look like they’ve never been worn!
| When: | Drop off locations available between August 15 and 31. Email info@girlfriendscare.org for locations. |
| Sizes: | All sizes needed to fit tots to teens |
| Condition: | Jeans should be in good to nearly new condition |
Jeans will be distributed to kids in local transition programs such as Solutions for Change, Operation Hope, and, inventory allowing, additional kids in need in North County through local agencies.
How you can get involved:
- Have kids gather outgrown jeans from their own closets and set aside for donation those they would be proud to wear.
- Ask friends and neighbors to participate. Either casually, or at a simple event hosted by the kids such as an ice cream social. Everyone brings jeans.
- Get your church, club, school or team involved! And set up a convenient drop off location for the members.
- Make a drop box and ask your bank, dry cleaners, community center or library to take donations. Make sure you check the location regularly and empty the box as needed!
If you have a business in Oceanside, Vista or Carlsbad that would be willing to participate by accepting donations, please let us know. Contact Ellen at ellen@girlfriendscare.org with details.
KidzCare – Make Lunches for Bread of Life
Posted 6/26/18
Come join us in making lunches for Bread of Life.
Bread of Life serves the poor, hungry, and homeless in a six-city area comprised of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido, and Encinitas. The lunches we make will be distributed to the guests who eat dinner at the Bread of Life’s soup kitchen.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with any of your friends with kids. You can also check out KidzCare on Facebook at Kidz Care on Facebook.
When: Sunday, July 29, 2018 2:00 – 3:30pm
Where: Loma Alta Dr, Vista, CA
Who: For kids of all ages.
What: We will make 100 lunches for the homeless at Bread of Life.
RSVP: Please click here to RSVP through Signup Genius. A list of items needed to feed 100 people are listed below. When you RSVP, please indicate what you will be bringing so we can be sure we have enough supplies.
Lunch Items Needed for 100 lunches
Bread (10 loaves)
Creamy Peanut Butter (3 – 28 oz size jars)
Jelly/Jam (3 – 30 oz size jars), easily spreadable jelly/jam preferred
Fold-over Sandwich Bags (100)
Water Bottles (100)
Snacks (crackers, chips, granola bars, etc) (100)
Sweet treat (cookies, candy, etc) (100)
Fruit (fresh or single serving size fruit cups) (100)
100 Plastic spoons if fruit or snacks require it
