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Street Meals helps alleviate hunger for the
homeless population in Atlanta. Every Tuesday from 6:30 -
8:30 p.m., volunteers prepare meals at Kashi Atlanta. The
next day at lunchtime, we distribute 350 meals or more in
downtown Atlanta. Street Meals is supported by a dedicated
corps of volunteers who are committed to seva - selfless service
– as an extension of their yoga practice. Teaching people
about the joy of community service is a part of our commitment.
We have just begun. We are working with different shelters
and organizations with similar goals to expand the assistance
available on our streets. We believe that there are no throw-away
people.
We also need financial contributions. We can feed someone
a good meal for $1.00, so no donation is too small or too
large.
We need volunteers to help make and distribute meals, to organize
pick-up and delivery of food donations, to pick up donations,
and to shop for food that hasn’t been donated. You can
also sign up to donate any of the items above, make cookies
or muffins, get your employers to donate, or find us a source
for bread, chips, drinks, and other food. Get involved and
you really can make a difference. Learn to live from the heart
and give from the heart.
For more information about Street Meals, contact Sadhu
Bhagavati LaCombe, our Service Programs
Coordinator.
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The
Word from the Streets -
December 6, 2006
 Namaste,
Well, today was very exciting on the streets. Our
guys are very excited and looking forward to our big
Holiday Street Meals day coming up this Saturday.
When we announced the contents of the packages, they
were on the edge of their seats with eyes wide open
with such surprise. As they went through the lunch
line, both we and they said ”see you Saturday…we
have a date!”
Although to some this is a beautiful and joyous season,
to others it is a very difficult time. It is especially
hard for those on the streets -- not only is it cold,
but this time reminds them that they are not in homes
with family getting ready to bring in the holiday
season. But, they are our family all year long, and
we tend to really “do it up” for the holidays.
Not only are they given winter necessities like blankets,
hats, socks and gloves, but a whole team makes home
baked cookies. These packages are assembled on Friday
night and a huge bunch of folks pack into vehicles
the next day with a U-haul leading the way jammed
full of holiday packages.
In addition to this excitement this Wednesday, we
were graced with many of our long lost friends. Our
David showed up at Woodruff Park, telling he’s
been gone doing Gods work. Mr. Samuel, Lyndell and
many of our dear regulars were there to greet us.
We
are forever Grateful to serve,
The Kashi Atlanta’s Ma Jaya’s Street Meal
Team
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Yoga, Service, & Community
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