Sandwiches on Sunday - Happy to Help

On Saturday the sandwich assembly line came indoors. The 92°F-degree heat on a breezeless day and the poor air quality from the wildfires were the deciding factors.

We were four vaccinated, symptomless individuals, and the risk of contracting the virus was slight compared to the certain misery of working outdoors.

Learning from our previous mistake, inventory was taken before the commencement of sandwich-making.

Again we had to buy more bread, but the shortage was remedied before the noon start-time.

In 90 minutes we assembled 90 brown bags, each containing two sandwiches, one trail mix, and one apple.

The brown bags were stored overnight in refrigerators at the church and a parishioner's home.

There were 40 people in line at the Redwood City community center.

Garbage bags were the easiest method of transport.
The recipients don't care about appearances.

Some were so hungry they began devouring the sandwiches as soon as they got them.

Many asked for an extra bag or two for a spouse, kid, or a friend. There were sufficient supplies to satisfy the request immediately instead of waiting to make sure everyone got at least one bag.

After half an hour every potential "customer" had left. Antonio, the county worker who assists us on Sundays, said that no one bothers to show up after that, because everyone assumes that the lunches have been completely distributed.

I took the five remaining bags to the Catholic Worker House. There were three people waiting on the porch hoping that someone would come by with food. I was happy to help.