Amma’s Pantry was started in January 2013 as a collaboration between MA Center San Ramon and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Food donations are brought to MA Center and transferred to the Food Bank, where items are weighed, sorted, and distributed into the community — to shelters, food kitchens, and by truck into neighborhoods in need.
Since Amma’s Pantry started in 2013, through the community’s generosity and Amma’s grace, we have collected a total of 25,000 lbs of food and over $39,000 — the equivalent of more than 99,000 meals for local food-insecure individuals and families.
Beginning with Amma’s birthday in September 2024, we shifted from a bimonthly drive to encouraging all attendees of our Saturday Satsang programs to bring one can of food each time they come (low-sodium, easy-open canned beans, soups, chili, vegetables, fruits, tomato products). We also organize larger quarterly drives around Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Amma’s birthday and Thanksgiving.
It is our hope that, by bringing just one can of food to every program we attend, we can each be one of Amma’s hands. To participate, email ammaspantrysr@gmail.com.
