Meals on Heels

Last month I was interviewed by a student at Santa Clara University (Daniella) for an assignment she had. During the conversation, my work at a homeless shelter came up. Daniella mentioned a project she was organizing with a group of classmates called “Meals on Heels”. Being the shoe addict AND food lover that I am, my interest was immediately peaked! I start thinking about what I’m going to eat for lunch before I finish my breakfast! And shoes…well, let’s just say that I can never have enough!

So I switched from interviewee to interviewer to get the scoop on “Meals on Heels”. It’s is an event that starts with a party and ends with an offering. Daniella and her friends will be hosting a free dinner (in heels I presume) for anyone in their community who enjoys a dose of real home cooking—no cafeteria lines, no fast foods bags, no processed ingredients. Just good old-fashioned delicious food! The only thing they are asking of their guests is to bring two canned food items that will be donated to a local food bank or shelter.

One of objectives of “Meals on Heels” is to remind us of the importance of food for the homeless, not only during the holidays but for the other 11 months out of the year too. Often we only think to donate food in December, but hey…people need to eat all year round! So next time you’re at the grocery store, imagine not knowing where your next meal will come from. Throw an extra item or two in your basket for someone who really needs it.