July 4th Parade- Sign up to volunteer

06/14/2023 News, Volunteers Needed

Bread & Broth’s application to participate in this year’s City of South Lake Tahoe’s 4th of July parade has been submitted!

Thanks to Jan Young and Beth Faulconer, we have two vehicles that will be decorated and driven in the parade. In addition to wearing patriotic red, white, and blue outfits, our B&B parade participants will be wearing B&B’s short brown aprons and red, white, & blue head pieces & buttons purchased by B&B. We will be carrying our B&B and B&B 4 Kids banners and giving out nutrition bars to children along the parade route.

There is still time to join us as a walker in the parade! This is B&B’s first year of participating, and it will be a fun and exciting way to start off the 4th of July celebration of our country’s birthday and show Bread & Broth’s support for our community.

Please consider joining us…..the more the merrier!!! You have until June 23rd to decide to sign up as a walking participant. Below is the link that contains the electronic liability release form that the city is requiring of all parade participants.

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The electronic form needs to be completed and submitted on or before June 23rd.

Link: https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c3231a3e2176d25a49c585d/doc/642c4cb3e3d27a0019307e9a?event=none

Note: Name of organization participating with – St. Theresa Bread & Broth

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If you decide join us, it is really important that you let me know so I can include you in our plans to transport everyone to and from the starting and finishing locations.

As we get closer to July 4th, I will be sending out more information regarding the event. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. For more detailed information about the parade (route, starting time, etc., please see my original e-mail dated May 10th.

Thank you so much!
Carol Gerard
4th of July Parade Captain
310-256-1019

Volunteers Sought for Grace Hall Quarterly Deep Cleaning – June 28 at 10am

06/01/2023 News, Volunteers Needed

Check your calendars! Are you available on Wednesday, June 28 at 10am to volunteer with Bread & Broth? Janet and Mary Ann are leading the quarterly deep cleaning at Grace Hall and are seeking volunteers.

The deep cleaning will begin at 10am and go until around 2pm. This deep cleaning is key to B&B’s health department permit.

Please respond to this message if you can attend or have questions. We’ll put you on the volunteer roster for the day.

Thank you! Janet and Mary Ann

Contact: Mary Ann: Email:- mavalles60@gmail.com

Bread and Broth seeks new treasurer

03/08/2023 Advisory Board, Lake Tahoe Now, News

Published: March 07, 2023

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth, an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South shore community, has a volunteer opportunity opening and is looking for individuals interested in joining our efforts to help others.

Currently, Bread & Broth (B&B) has a volunteer opening for treasurer. The treasurer reviews, approves, and submits expense reimbursements and invoices to the St. Theresa bookkeeper. He/she reconciles bank and church records with Bread & Broth financial records and maintains an expense and capital spending spreadsheet. The Treasurer is also responsible for generating and presenting a quarterly fiscal accounting report at each quarterly Advisory Board meeting. A time requirement of 10-15 hours monthly is involved in this position.

If you are interested in this position or need more information regarding other volunteer opportunities in the Bread & Broth organization, visit B&B’s website www.breadandbroth.org/volunteer. B&B Volunteer Application forms are available on the website. For more information, please contact B&B Volunteer Coordinator, Sue Fry at bbvolunteers2021@gmail.com

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B&B Volunteer Opportunities

02/20/2023 News, Volunteers Needed

B&B Volunteer Opportunities

Bread and Broth has the following open volunteer positions. Please let us know where you’d like to volunteer by completing our Volunteer Application Form or contact Sue Fry … details at the bottom of this page.

Advisory Board Leadership Positions

Treasurer – The Treasurer will be responsible for generating and presenting a quarterly fiscal accounting report at Advisory Board meetings. The Treasurer reviews, approves and submits expense reimbursements and invoices to the St. Theresa Bookkeeper. He or she reconciles B&B financial records with bank records and church records, and oversees the Sacramento Diocesan Parochial Fund, Inc. account. The Treasurer will assist the Director with accounting and policy procedures.
Volunteer Chairperson – The Volunteer Chairperson is responsible for coordination of all B&B volunteers. He or she processes volunteer applications, assigns volunteer positions in conjunction with program chairs and lead coordinators, and maintains accurate volunteer records. The Volunteer Chairperson provides volunteers with B&B Volunteer Handbook/Orientation Manual and ensures new volunteers have signed and turned in the Handbook acknowledgement form within two weeks of initial volunteer assignment.
Deep Cleaning Chairperson – The Deep Cleaning Chairperson is responsible for the quarterly cleaning of Grace Hall kitchen. He or she coordinates and supervises B&B cleaning crews and community service groups and procures cleaning supplies as needed.

Lead Volunteer Coordinator Positions

Monday Meal Volunteer Crew Coordinator Assistants – Serves as Assistant for one Monday Meal per month providing direction to volunteer teams regarding setup, serving, and cleanup. Commitment is for one Monday per month from approximately 2:30-6:45pm at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.
Kids’ Backpack Program – Summer Lead Volunteer – Oversees and serves as lead for the summer food distribution program held at Grace Hall on Wednesdays. Commitment is for a couple of Wednesdays over the summer (mid-June to September) from approximately 8:30am to 1:30pm at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.
Kids’ Backpack Program – School-year Lead Volunteer – Oversees and serves as lead for the school-year distribution program guiding volunteers in packing and distribution of bags to local schools. Commitment is for one Thursday per month during the school year (September to mid-June) from approximately 1:30-3:30pm at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.

Monday Meal Cooking Team

Lead Cook Assistant – Assist the lead cook in preparing Monday Meal. Commitment is for one Monday per month from approximately 11:00am to 5pm at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.
Substitute Lead Cook – As needed, lead the cooking team in preparing Monday Meal. Commitment varies based on need and is from approximately 11:00am to 5pm on various Mondays throughout the year at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.

Setup/Serving Crew Weekly Teams

Monday Meal – Assist Crew Coordinator with setup/serving of Monday Meal and distribution of groceries as needed. Commitment is from 3-6pm one Monday per month at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.
Second Serving – Assist Crew Coordinator with setup/serving/cleanup of Second Serving as needed. Commitment is from 3:30-6pm one Friday per month at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Clean-up Crew

Monday Meal – Assist Crew Coordinator with cleanup of kitchen and dining room after Monday Meal is complete. Commitment is from approximately 5:15-6:45pm one Monday per month at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.
Deep Cleaning – Assist the Deep Cleaning Chairperson with quarterly cleaning of the Grace Hall kitchen. Cleaning typically occurs on a weekday from 10am-2pm, four times per year, at Grace Hall located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.

Please print and complete the Bread & Broth Volunteer Application “form link here. (Forms are also available at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall)

Mail it to:
St. Theresa Bread & Broth
Sue Fry – B&B Volunteer Coordinator
1041 Lyons Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Or hand deliver to: St. Theresa Grace Church Office, 1041 Lyons Ave, South Lake Tahoe.

or email Sue Fry at bbvolunteers2021@gmail.com