Didn’t get a chance to read the Winter 2017 edition of Peas and Carrots newsletter? Check out this story about an important partner agency doing incredible work.
Pathway to Recovery helps homeless individuals who struggle with addiction and mental health issues. Pathway changes lives, but a year ago, it was struggling to provide food to support its residents.
Today, Pathway receives lunch and dinner nearly every day from Second Helpings. For Program Director Ashley Sorrell, the meals from Second Helpings are a “total blessing and a godsend.” “Now, the staff members can invest their time into other tasks, like focusing more on the programs needed for recovery.” The meals from Second Helpings provide cost savings that have allowed Pathway to focus on its mission – helping others complete recovery and take back their lives. “Even though we lost some funding, we are more at ease because of how gracious Second Helpings has been,” Sorrell explained.
While the meals take pressure off of the staff, they also provide security to the people who receive them. “They are so grateful and feel like there is one less thing to worry about,” Sorrell stated.
“It is such a great partnership. Not only do we get these amazing meals, but Volunteer Services Manager Adriane Rios links members to volunteering at Second Helpings. In this way, these men are able to give back to others.”
By providing dependable, hot, nutritious meals every day, Second Helpings helps Pathway focus on its mission – safe, affordable, sober living. Sorrell explained. “By utilizing our resources and those of Second Helpings and continuing with this give-give relationship, we are saving lives.”
Written by Abby Rolland