From the Executive Director

October 2017

Welcome back!
 
As summer finally winds down, the 2017-2018 season is already in full swing. We have some exciting new fundraising events planned – please check the calendar at the end of this newsletter and add our events to your schedule!
 
I hope you will all join us for the important Jeannette Rockefeller Angel Program Kickoff Party on Sunday, October 8, 2017. This exciting annual event officially kicks off our season of giving, and the funds we raise through the Angel program helps to sustain our nutritional support program. Please see the article below for more details and the special entertainment, or call us at 760-325-8481 to RSVP.
 
AAP – Food Samaritans will have a team participating in the Oct. 21 Desert AIDS Walk. We will receive 50% of the funds that our team raises.
 
Don’t forget to book your tickets to Barry Manilow’s 2017 A Gift of Love IV Christmas Charity Concerts at the McCallum Theatre December 12 - 17. AAP – Food Samaritans has been invited to benefit from these delightful concerts that will feature Barry’s hit songs and holiday favorites. To learn more and to order these exclusive tickets for yourself or as a gift, please visit www.agiftofloveiv.com.or call 310-957-5788, and please select AAP – Food Samaritans as your designated charity when making your purchase.
 
Thank you for all that you do for AAP – Food Samaritans. Your continuing support of our programs means so much to us.
 
Mark Anton, Executive Director