On Wednesday, Nov. 1, I was invited by my friend Wendy to make matchboxes. When I arrived at Loaves and Fishes I noticed a large turnout of homeless people and volunteers to help distribute the material. Everyone was talking and sharing stories as they colored or decorated their matchboxes. The energy levels were extremely high. It was explained to us that all proceeds raised from sold matchboxes would be used to feed the homeless who eat at Loaves and Fishes. Wendy, who used to work for The Contributor now has several causes that she supports.
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, Wendy will have a booth at the HCA Healhcares’s Nonprofit Holiday Market, located at 2000 Health Park Dr., Brentwood. The event will take place from 2:30 – 4 p.m.
The booth will also be at the Corporate Campus Holiday Market on Thursday, Dec. 7. The location of this event is One Park Plaza, also from 2:30-4 p.m.
If you want to get out and enjoy the day come one down! You won’t be alone. There will be approximately 300 healthcare workers in attendance at the first event, and 400 at the second. Come show your support for Loaves and Fishes by buying an artsy matchbox or two! Thank you, from the people at Loaves and Fishes.