December 2024
Since 1991 AAP has been providing nutritional support in the form of Stater Brothers food vouchers for the underserved community in the Coachella Valley. All of our clients are low-income and living with a chronic illness. Most must survive on less than $900 per month. Out of their limited funds, they have to pay rent, utilities, and buy food. Our clients constantly tell us that without our program their medical issues would be exacerbated, or they would simply die. These food vouchers, valued at $150 per month, make a huge impact.
In our 33 years we have NEVER missed a client voucher distribution, and I am asking you to help us continue this important work by considering a year-end donation.
As a friend of AAP, will you please consider supporting us during this critical time?
Your investment in AAP will help ensure the continuity of service to those most in need. Like many other non-profit organizations, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, donations have significantly decreased and our ability to safely hold fundraising events –including our much-beloved Evening Under the Stars – has been impacted. The cumulative effects of supply chain issues, labor shortages, food cost increases, and other factors drove the expenses into the stratosphere. Canceling, though regrettable, was the responsible thing to do. We were able to hold a much smaller version of the event in the Autumn of ‘23 and again this past October. Although not as elaborate, both events were successful and helped to fund the program for about 3-4 months.
With the coming of the holiday season, your support is even more crucial for those experiencing food insecurity. We know that many people are struggling right now, but if you are able, please help us to help those who need us the most. And remember that you can make a year-end donation right now to AAP – Food Samaritans that might make your accountant smile.
With the coming of Giving Tuesday on December 3, your potentially tax-deductible donation can be very meaningful. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. We know that the organizations that you support are likely contacting you to remind you about this time of giving. I hope that you believe that with our grass roots philosophy, low overhead, and strong volunteer base, we are a very worthy charity.
As long as a need continues to exist for our clients, we are committed to being there and hope that you will be, too.
We are most appreciative of all donations and support. To donate, please click HERE
Gratefully,
Mark Anton
CEO