One of the organizations we support is CALL Primrose. They are a non-profit corporation co-founded by Burlingame United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame. Here is a little more about them, what they do and how we can help.
What began in 1983 as a telephone information and referral service, is now a drop-in food pantry, providing grocery assistance and referral services to low income families and individuals.
Over the past 30 years, thousands of people in need have come to CALL for assistance. All requests are screened to determine and understand the need and to assist in the process of self- sufficiency.
Funds and food donations are received from private foundations, businesses and service organizations, plus various Peninsula city grants. Additional support comes from schools congregations and individuals within our community.
CALL’s administrative costs are kept very low, to ensure that the financial support we receive will go a long way in helping others.
CALL is able to assist those in need, due to the efforts of our roster of dedicated volunteers, without whom, we could not help so many in our community. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know!
While we reside in an area of much prosperity, 17% of children in San Mateo County live in food insecure households, meaning households in which there is limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Over 36% of children in San Mateo County qualify for free/reduced school lunches under the National School lunch Program.
California leads the nation in the percentage of older adults living in poverty, according to a 2013 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Twenty percent of California adults over age 65 live below the poverty threshold of about $16,000 annually, when taking into account the higher cost of housing and health care.
Hunger is an issue right here in our community.
CALL Primrose is a non-profit corporation, originally founded in 1983 as an information center, as an answer to those in the community seeking food, shelter and other emergency services.
In 2015, CALL Primrose served over 26,000 individuals in need by directly providing more than 38,000 bags of groceries.
We serve low-income families and individuals (including seniors and those who are homeless).
Anyone in need of grocery assistance is welcome!
CALL provides support to those in need of:
Grocery Support
Non-Perishable Groceries
Meat and Dairy
Fresh Produce
Toiletry Items
Information and Referrals
Shelter/Housing
Rental & Utilities Assistance
Ways You Can Help
Donate Homegrown Produce and Excess Fruit
Do you have trees or gardens with an abundance of fruit and vegetables? Consider donating it to CALL.
Community Gardens
We also gladly accept donations from community gardens!
Neighborhood Food Drive
Collect non-perishable food from your friends and neighbors.
At Your Next Event
Rather than gifts for yourself or your home, ask your attendees to make a donation or volunteer at CALL.
Learn more or contact CALL Primrose here.
http://www.callprimrose.org/
