A lot of people are hungry and hurting as a result of COVID-19. Hope’s Corner has responded. We’ve added new services and expanded existing programs to better meet the increased needs of those in our community who are struggling due to fallout from the virus.

“Boxes and Bags of Hope”

When we switched from serving sit-down breakfasts to distributing to-go breakfasts on March 14, we began providing breakfasts in boxes with lids. These “Boxes of Hope” come in containers similar to those used to keep food hot when you order take-out from a restaurant.

Between March 14 and April 11, we handed out 514 “Boxes of Hope” to walk-in guests who came to Hope’s Corner. With each “Box of Hope”, we’ve also provided a “Bag of Hope” – our supersized to-go bag lunch.

RV Residents and Day Workers, We’ve Got Your Back

Hope’s Corner volunteers are now going offsite on Saturday mornings to distribute meals to RV residents as well as providing meals for RV volunteers to deliver on Wednesdays. Hope’s Corner has provided 350 “Boxes of Hope” and “Bags of Hope” to different RV communities between March 28 and April 11.

Hope’s Corner has provided 150 meals and other food to the Day Workers Center of Mountain View between March 28 and April 11. These meals are much appreciated by day workers since the number of jobs available to them is a fraction of what it was before COVID-19.

Wednesday is Lunch Day at Hope’s Corner

On April 6, Hope’s Corner began a new Wednesday lunch service (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.), which distributes about 50 to-go lunches to hungry individuals and sends 50 to-go lunches out to RV dwellers. This addition to our meals program is being provided through partnerships with local faith communities.
Hope’s Corner volunteers also began offering hygiene kits (when available) to Wednesday lunch guests.
On April 13, the Wednesday lunch service will begin to include a drive-thru service. The drive-thru service will be in the parking lot off of Hope Street (i.e., behind the church).

Power to the People!

Hope’s Corner has provided dozens of donated Jackery power banks to homeless individuals, including students and RV residents. With libraries, coffee shops, and other typical charging options no longer available due to COVID-19, these power banks fill a huge need by allowing these individuals to charge their phones and laptops.
Plans are in the works to purchase foldable and portable solar panels for the RV community. These will be particularly useful for families with kids who haven’t been able to attend classes remotely.

We’re in this together. And we’re grateful that you have our backs. Hope’s Corner will continue to collaborate with other service organizations and the City to help meet the needs of the community during this difficult time. Donate and show your support by helping us meet our funding needs as we give a hand up to those who are hungry and hurting during the course of COVID-19 and its aftermath.

Thank you!

Hope Abounds at Hope’s Corner with New Services in Response to COVID-19