TNDC Combats Hunger During a Difficult Holiday Season
In this time of economic hardship for so many in our country, TNDC knows that a hearty Christmas meal is not always a reality for those who struggle in poverty. In San Francisco alone, there were almost 150,000 people considered at risk of going hungry this holiday season – at a time when limited incomes barely stretch to cover basic necessities, let alone the treats and gifts that make the holidays such a joy.
“Our pantries have reported a 15% increase in the number of patrons in the last year,” said Marguerite Nowak of the San Francisco Food Bank, who partners with TNDC to provide fresh produce and pantry staples for our limited income residents. “Even if families are lucky enough to still earn what they used to, food prices have skyrocketed. They might still have $10 for food, but $10 doesn’t go nearly as far now.” Read more.
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The coordinators of TNDC’s Tenderloin After-School Program work hard to create a stable, healthy environment in which children growing up on the rough streets of the Tenderloin can learn and grow. Each day after school, TASP’s doors are open to any neighborhood kid who needs a safe place to spend the hours before dinner – with programs that include a balanced schedule of homework and tutoring, fun activities, and workshops to explore new ideas and experiences. MORE |
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In January of 2008, TNDC held a two-day Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) training session, hosted by the San Francisco Fire Department and designed to educate average citizens to be prepared to assist in the case of a major emergency. 32 members of TNDC’s staff have now been certified to respond effectively and in an organized manner, should a major disaster affect our Tenderloin neighborhood. |
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“After decades of being primarily described by the media as ‘seedy,’ The Uptown Tenderloin Historic District finally gives the community defined boundaries and a positive identity,” reported Randy Shaw in BeyondChron News last July, after a unanimous vote by the State Historical Resources Commission to nominate the historical Tenderloin neighborhood for federal historic district status. MORE |
