Sandwiches on the Last Sunday

On the unofficial "low" Sunday after Christmas and before New Year's Day (technically Low Sunday is the Sunday after Easter) we didn't know how many helpers would be present for Sandwiches on Sunday.

Not to worry--our regulars brought friends, and we had 18 volunteers to serve and clean up.

At Sandwiches on Sunday churches and other non-profits serve lunch every Sunday at a community center in Redwood City.

70 diners came, and after second helpings of lasagna and salad the rest of the food was taken home in containers.

As they exited, each person received at least one brown-bag lunch of sandwich, fruit, and cookies prepared by St. Pius Catholic Church of Redwood City.

After they had cleaned and locked up, several of our new volunteers said that they found the experience meaningful and would like to come back. Yes, sometimes, unexpectedly, one receives more than one gives.