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Good Morning Joy Makers! We soft Launched this BDay fundraiser on Monday and sent it wide today. We are thrilled that our angel donor is matching dollar to dollar with our Goal at $11,111.00 to finish the fist week in August at $22,222 ! That is 2 months of operational support and will provide food for over 10,000 families for a week or more and recover up to 50,000 pounds of viable food from landing in waste. Below is the email you might have received! Please share, this opportunity is such a powerful one!---------------------------Today is Kathy's Birthday!Today is a special day for Joy's Kitchen as we celebrate the birthday of our founder, Kathy Stanley! Kathy's wish this year is to continue the vital work we do at Joy's Kitchen, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.Over the past decade, our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to rescue and distribute food to thousands of families in need across Colorado. We couldn\u2019t have achieved this without your volunteer and financial support. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us combat food insecurity and food waste.Despite our successes, we face significant funding challenges. For her birthday, Kathy has a special request: she asks for your support to help us continue our mission. Your donations, no matter the size, will make a huge difference in keeping Joy's Kitchen thriving. To mark this occasion, we are running a "Birthday Wish" Fundraiser for Joy's Kitchen.We are thrilled to announce that an anonymous donor is matching every dollar donated for a birthday wish fundraiser up to $10,000! Our goal for this fundraiser is $11,111Your contribution can have an incredible impact:Every $10 donated rescues 106 pounds of food, providing a family of four with essential groceries for a week.Every $480 donated sponsors a full day of Joy's Kitchen operations, including food recovery and distribution.Please donate now to help us reach our goal and double your impact thanks to the generous match. You can make your donation at the following link: https:\/\/joyskitchen.org\/donate\/?id=a-birthday-wish<\/a>Thank you for your ongoing support and for being a part of our community. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected world where no one goes hungry.Grateful,Joy's KitchenP.S. Don\u2019t forget to follow us on social media and share our fundraiser with your friends and family!t.me\/joyskitchen<\/a>facebook.com\/joyskitchen303<\/a>instagram.com\/joyskitchen_org<\/a><\/div>\n \n \n
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Have you ever thought of volunteering on the Rescue Truck itself? Have you wondered.... "how do they get this food!?" Come find out! Allot of folks ask me if we dumpster dive. NO!! We set up elaborate programs and systems that align with the donors. We have a route Monday-Saturday that usually covers 6-10 grocery store locations and we the viable food up from those stores! Our rescue efforts roll out from Littleton, CO. everyday at 7:30am and land back at Joy's in Lakewood around 10:30 for our other volunteer teams to unload, sort and position for the community! You can ride along by signing up here! (it's a special sign up) https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0844A5AE2EA3F5C25-50205079-july#\/<\/a><\/div>\n \n <\/i>\n Signupgenius<\/div>\n \n
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We are so honored to be partnering with Convergence Festival this year! Here\u2019s a word from them today: Check it out- show up- converge. https:\/\/www.tribalights.org\/convergence<\/a>\ud83c\udf1f<\/b><\/i> Something we are really looking forward to at Convergence is FEEDING EVERYONE!\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/b><\/i> $11 gets you a 3-day meal voucher, and the entire $11 goes to charity!By purchasing a food voucher for 3 meals a day for 3 days, we create a perpetuation of generosity. Each food voucher bought not only feeds the purchaser but ALSO does the following: \u2022 \ud83e\udd55<\/b><\/i> 53 pounds of food rescued & distributed ($264.47 food price at the grocery store) \u2022 \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/b><\/i> 44.2 meals (family of 4 eats for 0.5 weeks) \u2022 \ud83c\udf31<\/b><\/i> 14.42 kg of CO2-equivalent emission offset (equal to driving 5.83 miles in an average car)Learn more about our nonprofit partner and Love Cup Refuel Sponsor, Joy\u2019s Kitchen:\ud83c\udf10<\/b><\/i> Web: Joy\u2019s Kitchen\ud83d\udcd8<\/b><\/i> Facebook: Joy\u2019s Kitchen: Rescue Food - Feed PeopleOur event: TribaLights Convergence\ud83d\udcc5<\/b><\/i> RSVP: Facebook Event#convergencewellnessfestival<\/a> #TribaLightsReconnection<\/a> #HolisticWellnessCommunity<\/a><\/div>\n\n
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Record breaking numbers of need- the heat is real. This is something we can and should heal. Today we experienced a true 0 end to the day. We got everyone who showed up fed, also the last guest received the very last. We fill fast, and we will be at rescue again tomorrow; also without consistent placed systems to match the gross amount of viable waste the need, it\u2019s hard to understand how to get enough for the droves of people who are suffering in plain sight fed.Today was challenging. We always operate in Joy, also that doesn\u2019t mean that encountering the depravity doesn\u2019t hurt. It\u2019s hard to understand why these problems exist in a time where there are basic solutions that work.Today we fed 129 Walk through families, 32 scheduled appointment families, filled 4 Denver Community Free Acess Refrigerators, Sent 65 boxes of food to the doorsteps of the elderly, disabled vets and ill . Tomoorw starts and finishes in the same way and it\u2019s going 6 days a week. We love to do what we can and be the example- Also we want to show you the truths of what\u2019s happening.<\/div>\n\n
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Joys has 2 vehicles down this week and in the shop! One of the experiences we face as a grassroots organization is maintaining vehicles in constant motion.We have 3 trucks, 3 trailers and the car to maintain. These vehicles are used often and hauling full on a daily basis which means lots of strain! Right now, our 2009 GMC Sierra as we use as our main truck is down with front end repairs needing about $2000.00 , our other 4x4 Chevy Silverado is down needing general maintenance repairs totally about $3000.00. We are doing logistic wonders this week and fitting puzzle pieces together as we go; making sure there is not a lapse in food recovery- also just like any tight fitting system- the domino effect is happening with double staff hours for 3 of us to cover the food with one trailer to get the food to the 1500 families that will come before repairs are done next week. We are setting a goal that by the end of 2025, we will have 3 trucks that are within 5 years of their model dates that we can rely on dependably . This is a budget increase of 150,000 yet we know that the constant repairs to older models have created a huge issue in reliability to our program. If you have a truck you would like to donate; or know anyone who does- we would love to hear from you! All vehicle donations receive tax receipts and it\u2019s a great way to contribute a solid gift that will literally feed 10\u2019s of thousands of people. We love you! \ud83e\udd0d<\/b><\/i><\/tg-emoji><\/div><\/div>\n
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Today I was fortunate to speak with the elders at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church and present Joy's Kitchen: Rescue Food - Feed People to them. It\u2019s one of my favorite things ever to be invited to speak about Joys and the unique impact we make in this world to change makers and gems of love in the community. Wow! What a treat! I found out today the range of impact this group of people have and it\u2019s just awesome inspiring . I also got to present to one of my role models who serves there that started food justice work way before her time. Shirley Bradsbe was one of the founding members of The Action Center and has been an example of love for the underserved for decades. Below is the web link to the Mayors Award for Inspiration that Shirley won in 2022 that Joys was honored to receive as well. What a great day! Inspiring, being inspired\u2026 it\u2019s all about JOY! https:\/\/www.lakewood.org\/Government\/Departments\/City-Managers-Office\/Mayors-Inspiration-Award#section-4<\/a><\/div>\n \n <\/i>\n www.lakewood.org<\/div>\n \n
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Let\u2019s grow the Joy\u2019s Team! Are you ready to be a part of something meaningful? Joy's Kitchen: Rescue Food - Feed People is seeking motivated individuals who want to be a force for good to join our team! Join us in our mission to create positive change and empower communities.We are accepting applications for some team positions that are really special and we want to hear from you.We are seeking applicants for: General all around help: must be able to lift 40 pounds without restriction, be willing to be self motivated, collaborate within teams well, open to learning systems, have good relational skills and show good emotional regulation capasity to be an example to others. This is a fast paced, ever changing landscape of Joy and we are looking for people who adapt well to change with good communication. You are required to have a good driving record. Prior experience hauling a trailer is amazing also not required. Competitive part time pay and flexability. Most hours are 7am-4pm also some evening hours available with events and event management. 15-25 hours a week. Please send resume and brief intro letter to be considered to: Kathy@joyskitchen.org Grant Writers\/ Fundraiser LeadsMust show prior experience with grant writing and or funding and acquisition. This position is comission based and requires past experience and proven client retention. Please send Resume and into to sarah@joyskitchen.org Competitive pay, cool experiences, happy team of staff and workplace !Can\u2019t wait to hear from you !<\/div>\n\n
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Thank you Yoga Center of Denver and Rhythm Sanctuary for creating such a fun day of community and inviting Joy in. Kathy and Melissa were happy to serve up eats in support of Joy and spend the day deepening with our friends and family! It\u2019s always a wonderful day when you have a Symphony of Souls market! Yoga center of Denver and Rhythm Sanctuary have been long time supporters of Joys and intricate partners throughout the years. Please check out their offerings and support communities that feed communities! https:\/\/yogacenterdenver.com\/<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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A poem for Joy that came through a street poet today: Joys Kitchentheres no greater joy in the world than spreading smiles. watching lips part a mile wide after they try an amazing taco is a whole other feeling, so let thrm come and let themknow how amazing they are, these people so deserving of a meal cooked with love,peace baked in the loaves and kindness out with the cloves, our mission to spread joy, one that fuels our hearts.To find Kenna and get to know her street poetry, her IG handle is : https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kennajaypoetry?igsh=MWF6aWJ5a3c5ZjU1Yw==<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Volunteers: Friendly reminder to sign up for this weeks shifts online at joyskitchen.org\/volunteer<\/a> . Please note that Saturdays time frames for volunteering as well as distribution are shifting. This coming week we will start having one shift instead of 2. The shift is from 10-1:30. Distribution time for guest is changing from 1-3 to 11:30-1.\ud83d\udc97<\/b><\/i><\/tg-emoji><\/div><\/div>\n
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We are filling community fridges! Do you have a fridge that\u2019s publicly accessible ? We would love to help fill it. This flyer is for The Community Hub here in Denver. We are partnering with various places to provide nutrition to anyone who needs it. We love your community!<\/div>\n\n
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We have a sweet friend of Joy named Scott . Scott and Kathy met during a Billy Strings concert and immediately connected in purpose and friendship and have been together in a path of Joys since. For 4 years now, Scott holds a private party where he gathers his friends and family, hires Kathy to cater the event, hires local musicians and stage hands, sets the scene in his beautiful home in a old Creek Canyon and highlights Joys Kitchen and our efforts to eradicate food waste and feed the people. Last night was the annual event and it was beautiful. The group raised awareness, funds and support while playing, dancings and sharing authentic space. The event is centered around Scott\u2019s deep roots with the Grateful Dead community and its love for reciprocity (and tons of fun). Kathy catered the event using sustainable food purchases, supporting local food sources and existing recourses that show responsible sustainability. The spread was something special; highlighting the possibility that through Unity we can provide that meal to the masses as we partake ourselves. We love you Scott! Thanks for being Joy.<\/div>\n\n
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