Sandwiches on Sunday

There were about a dozen people when I got to the community center at 11:30. It's Memorial Day weekend, I surmised, even the hungry have better places to be.

The assessment was premature; when the three volunteers arrived a few minutes later, the line had grown to 30. We gave two bags to each person and judged that there would be enough left over for stragglers.

Deborah Orler

At noon a van pulled up with four adults. Good, we had enough to feed them, too.

No thank you, said the leader of the group, we are here to help. Deborah said that she had started a non-profit group called Hearts for Humanity. Its purpose is to distribute food, clothing, and toiletries to veterans, seniors, and the homeless on the Peninsula. She brought out two boxes of pastries and more bag lunches from the van. They were gladly received by our "customers" at the community center.

I recounted a brief history of Sandwiches on Sunday to Deborah. She was interested in participating in some fashion. We promised we'd keep in touch.

Meanwhile, some of the meal recipients began feeding the pastries to birds. Within a minute about several dozen pigeons swooped down. After they were done, they perched on the roof, eyes raking the area for more.

Next time I'll bring a hat.