In an effort to continue serving our community of San Diego, both within and beyond our congregartion, Coronado Southern Baptsist Church has become a Host Site for the Golden Share Foods Program (SHARE)! This program provides an opportunity for you to stretch your food dollar by purchasing food packages at a very deep discount (sometimes over 50%!). All we ask is that you commit 2 hours of your time to community service each month.
For more information on how to participate in the SHARE program, please contact John Sahlin at 619.213.3313 or email us at share@coronadosbc.com
For more detailed informaiton on the SHARE program, please visit their website: www.goldensharefoods.com
S.H.A.R.E. (self-help and resource exchange) began in 1983, here in Southern California, and quickly moved across the United States. S.H.A.R.E., is dedicated to providing a monthly basic, consistent, affordable supplemental food package to those willing to help themselves and others.
SHARE is simple: For two hours of volunteer service, anyone is eligible to stretch their food dollars and purchase a good nutritious food package.
What is SHARE? (And what is it not?):
- SHARE is NOT a government program or charity, but instead promotes volunteerism
- SHARE is NOT a commodity
- SHARE has no income requirements
- SHARE is NOT a handout
- SHARE is non-denominational
- SHARE does not receive any government funding, but it supported only through monthly program participant funds.
Frequently Asked Questions abour SHARE :
1. What is Share?
The goal of Share is to help families to save up to 50% on their groceries, while always encouraging the building of relationships with your neighbors in the community.
2. How are we able to achieve this?
We have thoroughly researched what it is that people would like and purchase mostly at a grocery store. From freshly picked fruits and vegetables, to frozen meats and seafood, we then determine what items are offered in the Share Food Box. Since we deal directly with the growing grounds on fruits and vegetables, as well as our correlation with other Share affiliates, we are able to purchase extremely large amounts of products at a very low cost. Now through volunteers and our distribution centers which are known as Host Sites, we are then able to deliver and package the food at the sites. Here is where you are able to pick your order.
3. How do we build community?
Our host distribution sites are generally churches, senior centers, schools, community centers etc. When it comes to an experience, it’s when you pick up your food. Everyone will be there, like at a community party. People soon see how many are involved in the program, they meet new people and the energy around everyone is amazing. You can truly feel what it means to be a part of a community with a common bond. Many find out that they love and support how the program works and want to know how they can help for the upcoming month. We always encourage up to 2 hours of volunteerism for every participant. We consider volunteering to be anything from working at the host site or warehouse, to sharing a meal with a neighbor or friend. Honestly, anything you do to help anyone not in your immediate family for free is volunteering. Most of us do not realize that we already doing this in our daily lives. It’s when you recognize this, that’s when you find out what Share is about.
