Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Joe Amato, age 93

Meet Joe Amato. At age 93, Joe tells us Amato means “to be loved” in Italian. Indeed, Joe exemplifies his name. Joe’s been volunteering with us for over 7 years. His friend Mike (now “moved upstairs” as Joe says) brought him here because Mike believed volunteering at Second Harvest was fun, good exercise and a great way to help others.

Talking to Joe is like taking a step back in history; born May 16, 1916 at home on Alma Street, Joe speaks of a time when the air and water were so pure you could ride down Almaden Road on your bike and drink water right from the curbside!

Joe’s a firm believer that when your cycle is up, it’s up – so no need to fret. “Just stay busy, help others, eat healthy. “Kelp is great for you” he advises!

Joe says volunteering at Second Harvest is great because he’s got nice people to talk to, he gets his exercise and it’s a lot of fun. You know, his friend Mike was right. Thanks Mike, for helping us and for bringing us Joe.

- Kris Sulpizio, Director of Volunteer Services

Our Tuesday Warehouse Volunteers Get the Food Out!

This morning I grabbed the camera and headed down to the San Jose warehouse to see what was going on. As it is my job to sit in front of a computer most of the day, it's really good to get out into the action once in a while.

Today, it was the Tuesday Warehouse Volunteers! This committed group really knows how to get the job done.

Loading up the Produce Mobile was no problem for them. The KidsNOW bags were filled with great ready-to-eat snacks. Our Family Harvest clients will have fresh corn, carrots, potatoes and spring onions to prepare meals with.

If you've ever been part of a food sort, you know how overwhelming the job can look at first. But with our Volunteer Coordinators plus the volunteer Team Leaders, you soon realize how it all comes together to feed our neighbors in need.

Today's morning group had volunteers from all walks of life. There were retirees working alongside high school students.

PIN (Partners in Need) program volunteers, who receive bags of food after their volunteer service, were pitching in with gusto, knowing how appreciated their efforts are.

I'm honored to work alongside these dedicated volunteers! They showcase the community spirit that keeps our organization running.

Food Bank Recognizes Brown Bag Volunteers

The Food Bank recently hosted a Brown Bag volunteer recognition party at Franklin Templeton Investment’s employee café. The space was generously donated by the company and provided a wonderful venue for the Food Bank to recognize the over 200 loyal volunteers that keep this vital program running.

The Brown Bag program provides weekly nutritious groceries to an average of 13,199 senior individuals (ages 60+) and disabled individuals (ages 55+) at 85 Santa Clara County and San Mateo County-based distribution sites.

BJ’s Restaurant at 2206 Bridgepoint Parkway in San Mateo provided the delicious food free of charge, the El Camino High Jazz combo entertained the crowd and Randy Silver donated his time and talents to capture pictures of the event.

In addition, the following merchants and Individuals provided raffle items and party supplies: AMICI’s East Cost Pizzeria, Bel Mateo Bowl, Costco Foster City, Emerald Hills Golf Course, Hobbe’s California Restaurants, The Honeybaked Ham Company, Marriot Hotels & Resort, Patxi’s Chicago Pizza, Sheraton Gateway San Francisco Airport Hotel, Starbucks Coffee Walnut St. Redwood City, Stella Alpina Osteria, Trader Joe’s San Carlos, Wegman’s Nursery, Redwood City, Barbara Gehlen, Victoria Mendiola. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success!

If you are interested in joining our stellar team of Brown Bag volunteers, please use the following links for more information in your county:

• Santa Clara County
• San Mateo County

In the photo is our interim CEO, Keith Flagler, thanking the volunteers for their efforts.

Warehouse Space Needed

The Food Bank is in need of 15,000+ square feet of warehouse space with at least one dock door. The space needs to be located in either Santa Clara or San Mateo Counties and will be used to store our food drive barrels, miscellaneous equipment and dry food. Since we are a non-profit, ideally, the space will be donated or made available at below market rate.

Requests for food have sky rocketed this past year. The Food Bank is currently serving an average of 207,000 people each month. This space is desperately needed to store the food and equipment used to continue to meet the increase requests for our services. Please contact Pat Ybarra at pybarra@shfoodbank.com.

Why Finger-Imaging is Bad News for Food Stamps

Bad news from Sacramento: Governor Schwarzenegger wants to not only keep the finger-imaging requirement for food stamp applicants, but expand finger-imaging to those receiving In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS).

We at Second Harvest Food Bank are deeply concerned because many of the people we serve are also participants or are eligible for these crucial safety net programs.

Second Harvest supports initiatives that would increase participation in state and federal supplemental food programs. This will relieve strain on our resources, allowing us to concentrate on those in our community who do not qualify for those programs but still meet our income guidelines (approximately 200% of the Federal Poverty Line).

WHY THIS MATTERS:
IHSS provides in-home support to elderly, blind, and disabled Californians. This helps prevent them from having to be institutionalized, which is a far more costly alternative to the state than providing services for them in their own homes. Were finger-imaging implemented for this program, participation would assuredly drop, and many more of California’s most vulnerable population would end up in nursing homes.

It has been proven that finger-imaging is a major deterrent to participation in the programs it has been applied to, namely the Food Stamp Program. This program is the main federal nutrition program and it provides credit to low-income families and individuals to be redeemed for food at participating grocery stores.

Finger-imaging makes applicants feel like criminals. Ashamed and embarrassed, many don’t sign up for food stamps, even if they need them and qualify for them.

Furthermore, getting a fingerprint done requires another trip out to government agency offices, which for many of these families means missing work. The money and time lost, and the childcare arrangements during that trip can deter those in need from seeking assistance.

What is more, finger-imaging has not been cost-effective. It is meant to deter multiple-aid fraud, but its cost far outweighs the negligible amount of benefits stolen through fraud. In this economic climate, the governor wants to expand an ineffective system that costs the state more than $8 million a year!

Click on the following links for more information on the governor’s proposal and learn how Food Stamps BOOST our economy in the following articles:

Fingerprinting rule will deter those needing help
Editorial, The San Jose Mercury News

Fairy Tales, Fraud, and Food Stamps (PDF)
California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA.net):
Read this lighthearted one-pager on the Governor's serious finger printing expansion efforts. Call the Governor (916.445.2841) and urge him to accept the Legislature’s plan to save millions to by ending finger imaging for food stamps and to abandon his efforts to fingerprint blind, elderly, and disabled Californians receiving IHSS.

Boost in Food-Stamp Funding Percolates Through Economy
The Wall Street Journal

The stimulus that actually IS working
The Dave Ross Show

Ending the Cycle of Poverty: AB 433 brings us one step closer!

AB 433 is now law!
No More Asset Test for Food Stamp Households with Children
A great victory has been achieved for families struggling to put food on the table. Food stamp households will now no longer be subject to an asset test, a crucial step to expanding participation in the Food Stamp Program, as well as helping people escape the cycle of poverty. No asset test means families can save up for things like a child’s college education or a retirement fund, without worrying that they will be cut off from Food Stamps.

Previously, assets were included in the calculation of a family’s income, which determines Food Stamp eligibility. This puts families in a very difficult situation of either trying to save for the future, or receiving food now.

This new requirement will be implemented at the county level, and counties can begin its implementation as early as July 1, 2009, but no later than January 1, 2010.

It is our understanding that San Mateo County will begin implementation on August 1, 2009.

More work is left to be done, however: The new rule applies only to households with children, excluding single adults or adults living together.

• Download a more detailed flyer on this important change (PDF)
  
• Find out more at California Food Policy Advocates

State Budget Committee Votes to Preserve CalWORKs

Good News!

On June 11th, the Budget Conference Committee voted 6 to 1 to reject the Governor's proposal to eliminate CalWORKs. The committee's vote likely ends serious attempts to eliminate the program.

The committee had a long discussion about the other CalWORKs options put forth by the Administration and the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO). The committee seemed most interested in pursuing an LAO/CWDA proposal to exempt some families with small children from work requirements thus saving child care and transportation costs. The committee also seemed poised to support a proposal to expand subsidized employment opportunities for CalWORKs recipients using federal stimulus funds.

Taken from an article from the Western Center on Law and Poverty. View the entire article

Quotes on Hunger

Our Advocacy intern, Natasha, found a wellspring of quotes on the issue of Hunger. I thought I'd share them with you and see if, in turn, you have some you would like to share with us. Please post your favorites to the comment section below and...

...may you be inspired!

There are genuinely sufficient resources in the world to ensure that no one, nowhere, at no time, should go hungry.
-- Ed Asner

Hungry people cannot be good at learning or producing anything, except perhaps violence.
-- Pearl Bailey

We are a country that prides itself on power and wealth, yet there are millions of children who go hungry every day. It is our responsibility, not only as a nation, but also as individuals, to get involved. So, next time you pass someone on the street who is in need, remember how lucky you are, and don't turn away.
-- Lesley Boone

The fact is that there is enough food in the world for everyone. But tragically, much of the world's food and land resources are tied up in producing beef and other livestock--food for the well off--while millions of children and adults suffer from malnutrition and starvation.
-- Dr.Walden Bello

The American fast food diet and the meat eating habits of the wealthy around the world support a world food system that diverts food resources from the hungry. A diet higher in whole grains and legumes and lower in beef and other meat is not just healthier for ourselves but also contributes to changing the world system that feeds some people and leaves others hungry.
-- Dr.Walden Bello

…the first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind. Food is the moral right of all who are born into this world.
-- Norman Borlaug

If you desire peace, cultivate justice, but at the same time cultivate the fields to produce more bread; otherwise there will be no peace.
-- Norman Borlaug

One of the greatest feelings in the world is knowing that we as individuals can make a difference. Ending hunger in America is a goal that is literally within our grasp.
-- Jeff Bridges

35 million people in the U.S. are hungry or don't know where their next meal is coming from, and 13 million of them are children. If another country were doing this to our children, we'd be at war.
-- Jeff Bridges

Public charities, foodbanks and church pantries are doing more than ever before, but they can't keep up with the need. We can never end hunger only through the wonderful work of local charities. Like other Western democracies, we must end our national problem of hunger through national and political leadership. Charity is nice for some things, but not as a way to feed a nation. We don't protect our national security through charity, and we shouldn't protect our families and children that way either.
-- Jeff Bridges

Most of our citizenry believes that hunger only affects people who are lazy or people who are just looking for a handout, people who dont' want to work, but, sadly, that is not true. Over one-third of our hungry people are innocent children who are members of households that simply cannot provide enough food or proper nutrition. And to think of the elderly suffering from malnutrition is just too hard for most of us. Unlike Third World nations, in our country the problem is not having too little – it is about not caring enough! Write your elected representatives and promote support for the hungry.
-- Erin Brokovich

Many people think that hunger is unavoidable in any society, even a society that is blessed with great abundance. That is not true. The European community does not have widespread hunger. America, which leads the world in so many ways, can end childhood hunger within its borders.
-- Pierce Brosnan

"A hungry man can't see right or wrong. He just sees food."
-- Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973)

"Hunger makes a thief of any man."
-- Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973)

"There will never cease to be ferment in the world unless people are sure of their food."
-- Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973)

In this country that grows more food than any other nation on this earth, it is unthinkable that any child should go hungry.
-- Sela Ward, actress

The day hunger disappears, the world will see the greatest spiritual explosion humanity has ever seen.
-- Federico Garcia Lorca

Many thanks to Culture of Peace Initiative.

Cans for Kenny Chesney Contest with 95.3-KRTY

Win tickets and backstage passes to see Kenny Chesney in concert on July 18th, and feed hungry kids in the process!

During the month of June, local radio station 95.3 KRTY is challenging listeners to participate in their Cans for Kenny food drive, benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank's Share Your Lunch campaign.

The person who donates the most cans between June 1 and June 22 will win a pair of tickets to the concert and backstage passes to meet him!

6/16 Update: $1 = 2 cans in this contest!

KRTY will announce a winner on Monday June 29TH during the KRTY morning show with Gary & Julie.

All food collected will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties as part of their Share Your Lunch food and fund drive.

This annual campaign is aimed at feeding approximately 116,000* children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties who rely on school meals five days a week during the school year. When school lets out for the summer, these children often go without having three nutritious meals a day and struggling parents turn to the Food Bank for solutions.

*According to California Food Policy Advocates

For details and official contest rules:

Visit KRTY’s Cans For Kenny page on their website.

To learn more about our Share Your Lunch campaign and how YOU can make a difference in your community, visit www.ShareYourLunch.net.

Stopped in its Tracks: Important Step Forward for Food Stamps and CalWORKS Reform

AB 1057, introduced by California Assembly member Jim Beall, Jr., was held in the Assembly fiscal committee, a victim of the state's budget crunch. The bill aims to simplify the Food Stamp and CalWORKS programs, thereby encouraging participation in these crucial social-safety net programs.

But this bill has found itself in the Assembly Appropriations Suspense file and is being held in committee. Some of reported reasons for shelving the bill stem from the current budget crisis. There are concerns, particularly among Republican officials, about the upfront costs to implementing the program, as well as the fact that the current budget proposal eliminates CalWORKS – a key program in the bill. The next likely opportunity for the bill to be debated won’t be until January of 2010 unless something in the budget can be worked out.

Thank you to all of those who have taken steps to support this legislation. The bill may be stalled for now, but we still need your help!

• Join our email list to receive updates from the Food Bank on key issues such as this one.
• Read the full article on our website

Further information about this legislation can be found at:

• Assembly member Jim Beall’s website
• California Food Policy Advocates
  

*Special thanks to Frances Chacon, Principal Consultant for Assembly member Jim Beall, Jr.

Crazy Legs Workshops for Youth – Free with food donation!

Saturday, April 18th – Alum Rock Youth Center, San Jose

The Legendary BBoy Crazy Legs of Rock Steady Crew comes to East San Jose to donate his time with the youth and give back to the community. This event is in collaboration with fitness expert and Miss NPC California Figure Champion, Mona Liza "MO" Reyes to promote physical fitness through BBOYING (break dancing) and making healthier eating choices. 

FREE Youth BBoy BGirl Workshop with the donation of (4) canned goods per participant to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

Workshop for Ages 9 - 13 yrs: 1 - 2:30pm

Workshop for Ages 14 - 17 yrs: 1 - 2:30pm

Visit their website for more information and to register. 

Space is limited.

UPDATE! Share Your Lunch Campaign Video Challenge - extended!

Challenge extended until March 31

Now is your chance to put your film-making skills to work and help the Food Bank at the same time. Watch this video to learn how:

REQUIREMENTS

Videos should:

• Be 60 seconds or less
  
• Communicate the message that childhood hunger is an important local issue that cannot be ignored.
  
• Include at least one “call to action” (donate, volunteer, advocate, etc.)
  
• Feel viral, memorable, and inspiring for all age groups
  
• Include the Share Your Lunch URL (www.ShareYourLunch.net) and our phone number (1-866-234-3663) on the screen during the last five seconds

Video entries must be received no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2009. Submit your DVD entry to Share Your Lunch Video Contest, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. All submissions become the property of Second Harvest food Bank and will not be returned.

Benefitting the Food Bank

The holiday season may be over but the giving season never stops at the Food Bank. Most recently I received word that The Moorpark Hotel in San Jose, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, is donating to us $5.00 for every room booked through March 31st. 

According to the Moorpark’s Sr. Sale Manager, Tina Walters, all the Joie de Vivre Hotels create local relationships with non-profit organizations like ours so they can give back to the community throughout the year. 

Reservations can be made at www.moorparkhotel.com. Rooms booked through the website automatically qualify for the donation. The Food Bank gets $5.00 per night, per room, so feel free to reserve multiple nights! 

Do enjoy good food and wine? Indulge yourself and help the Food Bank at the same time. 

Vivace Ristorante located at 1910 Ralston Ave in Belmont will be donating to the Food Bank 5% of the gross sales from their series of wine dinners. The first of the series is being held on Monday, February 23rd at 6pm. The dinner includes a five course meal paired with wines from Hess Winery of Napa. Details can be found on their website at: www.vivacerestaurant.com. To make a reservation, email Mike Gunn at mike@vivacerestaurant.com. 

Be sure to visit the events section on our website for more way to support the Food Bank and have fun in the process. 

Nutrition Funding At Risk In Senate Economic Recovery Package--Urgent Action Needed

A proposed amendment to the Senate version of the economic recovery package could put hunger relief programs on the chopping block.  A group of moderate Democrats and conservative Senators, opposed to the rapidly rising price tag of the legislation, have offered an amendment that cuts most of the funding for nutrition programs such as Food Stamps/SNAP and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) out of the legislation.  Removing these programs from the recovery package could be devastating to low-income Americans and the food banks that serve them.  They could vote as early as tonight!

Time is running out.

The Senate could be on the verge of voting on this amendment.  It is up to the anti-hunger community to stand up for hungry Americans.  And we need to act fast.   

You can help by calling the Senate switchboard right now at 202-224-3121, and you will be connected to your Senators' office.  If the switchboard is busy, follow the link and dial your Senators' office directly.

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Tell your Senators to oppose any efforts to reduce the bill's planned investments in nutrition programs.  Hungry Americans deserve an economic recovery package that at the very least includes the funding for nutrition assistance that was in the Committee bill.

The Senate could vote as early as Friday evening, so call your Senators now!!

Successful "Renewing America Together" community food sort

In the spirit of national collaboration, President-elect Obama called upon all Americans to join forces for “Renewing America Together” — a national day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.  At the invitation of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Feeding America asked local Food Banks to consider hosting “events” to continue to support his campaign pledge to fight hunger in America and end childhood hunger by 2015.

This past Saturday, we hosted a special food sort at the San Jose facility that brought our community together to learn about and support our mission.

We started the morning off with an address from address from Assembly Member Jim Beall Jr., who shared his insights on the impacts of the California budget on low-income residents and made suggestions on how people could take action. 

Mark Bregman, EVP and CTO, Symantec, addressed the crowd, encouraging them to become involved to support food security.  He reminded them that they can be part of change within their community. 

The food sort consisted of close to 100 volunteers bagging apples for distribution on Tuesday. After bagging, participants watched a new video about Second Harvest created by Intel volunteers, and then toured the facility, saw displays of what a typical Family Harvest Program participant family would receive, and saw maps of our service area. 

Our guests had a great time.  They ranged from about 14 years old into their 80’s.  They were excited and energized.  For many, this was the first time they had been to the Food Bank!   

It is so exciting to see our community pull together with a renewed sense of commitment. Thank you to everyone who helped make our Day of Service so rewarding!

Pictured above is Assembly Member Jim Beall Jr. and Mark Bregman, EVP and CTO, Symantec. We were honored to have them speak at the event.

January eNewsletter - get inspired to make an impact in 2009!

I wanted to let everyone know that we just sent out the latest edition of our monthly e-Newsletter. This publication typically features Food Bank updates and information about our upcoming campaigns, advocacy related information, volunteer highlights and community events. 

As most of you know, 2008 was particularly challenging for the Food Bank, but it was inspiring to see how the community rallied to help fight local hunger and keep food on the tables of those in need. In the January issue, you will learn how to make 2009 our most impactful year to-date. 

View the latest edition

Sign up to receive our monthly e-Newsletter 

Mobile Marketing Firm Supports Food Bank

As our Holiday Food & Fund Drive wraps up, I continue to receive tid bits of information related to the many, many creative ways that community members used to promote the drive and/or solicit donations during the season.

Apptera, a mobile marketing firm in San Bruno, distributed an electronic holiday thank you card to their clients. The card was actually an interactive game where players assisted “Bobby” with locating his lost holiday wish list.

After helping Bobby with this task, participants were asked to select their favorite charity from a predetermined list, of which Second Harvest was a part.

I was happy to hear that Second Harvest was selected as the charity of choice by Apptera clients prompting the company to donate $1,000 to the Food Bank.  Thanks to Apptera and everyone in our community for their support this holiday season!

Pictured in the photo from left to right: Henry Vogel, President and CEO and Randy Haldeman, CMO of Apptera along with their kids plus Rhys, the ‘voice of Bobby’.

Health-promoting programs benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank

I am constantly amazed at the efforts folks in the community put forth on our behalf. 

Most recently, I received word that two organizations, both focused on health, are sharing their profits with Second Harvest Food Bank and consequently, our community. 

Pounds for Poverty is a health improvement and weight loss program founded upon the concepts of long-term health and sound personal decision-making.  It also has an altruistic lean, encouraging participants to engage in hunger-alleviation efforts while solving their own over-eating.

When it comes to weight loss, there is no one diet and no one-size-fits-all exercise program - there are dozens of ways to improve your chance of success. Sign up for a Pounds for Poverty workshop and learn how to realize your weight loss goals. A portion of your registration fee will be donated to Second Harvest.

World Runners is an organization interested in the physical fitness of its members and the financial fitness of its beneficiaries.  Pictured to the left, World Runners President Bob Lord presents the 2008 check to Crystal Ulrich of Second Harvest - equivalent to 2400 meals.

Building on the success of the first two events, the 3rd Annual New Year Run for a Healthy World will be better than ever. To be held on January 1, 2009, the run will once again take place at the scenic Baylands Athletic Center course in Palo Alto. Both the 10K and 5K courses run over Baylands levees and through the marshlands on mostly dirt roads and are USAT&F certified.  Proceeds from this race benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and several world organizations.

Many thanks to these two organizations and all the others that enable us to fulfill our mission.  Here’s to a healthy New Year!

In the spirit of gratitude

Today I saw a food distribution where 2200 families received the makings of a wonderful holiday meal.  Imagine seeing that many people, all from your local community, lined up and being efficiently helped by hundreds of volunteers.  At this particular site, the turn-out was 20% higher than last year, but they were prepared. They were prepared because of people like you who volunteer and donate and advocate on behalf of the hungry.

We thank you wholeheartedly for caring enough to make a difference.

I thought I'd share some letters I saw this afternoon posted in our copy room here at the Food Bank.  I found them very inspirational! It has been a very busy year for everyone who works here, and we are very grateful for your support.  We could not do it without you!

They are short, but sweet.   Happy Holidays to you and your families!

From a client:

Dear Sweet People at Second Harvest,

Thank you so much for the beautiful Christmas gifts.  You made my Christmas so nice.  Gee, three bags of great food and all kinds of things I can’t afford, yet need.  

Almost all of my family has passed away, so Christmas is most often my dog Buddy and me.  I am a 66-year-old, disabled widow, and have adjusted well to my new life.  My dog and I live a happy and peaceful life.  

Thank you, once again, for making this Christmas so special. 

name withheld

From someone who works at one of our Partner Agencies:

I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the amazing, impacting, tireless, difficult, life-changing work that all of you do, day in and day out, to help feed those in need!  Those of us at the community agencies have the gift of seeing the smiles that your hard work brings, and I feel it is important to express to you the impact of your service, which is nothing less than heroic! 

It takes an army of people, making the difficult decisions in management, processing orders, packaging food, driving all around the valley, to feed the thousands of people each week.  Thank you for your non-stop dedication and passion for your neighbors in need.  I hope you all have a relaxing Christmas and New Year!  

name withheld

Companies forego holiday parties in the spirit of giving

Heading into this holiday season, I, along with my colleagues, had a grim feeling of unease. Requests for food assistance were at an all time high and donations from one of our largest constituencies, corporations, were coming in at 50% below their typical level. With more people to serve and less resources to pull from, conversations among the management staff at the Food Bank took on a hushed “what if” tone as we inched closer to 2009.

While we are no way in the clear (to date we are about 1/3 of the way towards out $8 million financial goal) I am delighted to have learned late last week of five Silicon Valley-based companies who opted for forgo their holiday parties and donate the money they would have spent to the Food Bank. The companies include: Cypress Semiconductor, Electric Power Research Institute, Monolithic Power Systems, Tessera Technologies and one that wishes to remain anonymous.

Rick Neely, CFO of Monolithic Power Systems said, “we did not feel right having a holiday celebration when others could barely put food on their tables and feed their families.”

This level of sacrifice and dedication to helping those in need is wonderful. I am happy to say the spirit of giving and sharing is alive and well in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. 

If you or your company would like to support our mission of feeding those in need in our community, please contact our Donor Hotline at 1-866-234-3663 or click to Donate Online.