Since 2001, the Santa Barbara Amma Satsang has been preparing and serving a delicious vegetarian dinner to families staying at Transition House, a shelter supporting families experiencing homelessness. Funded by donations from monthly satsangs, we use mostly organically grown ingredients, and sometimes prepare bag lunches for the next day. We try to introduce new vegetables to the children.
One humorous example was when a young boy came back to the window and asked for another "green stick" — celery made an enthusiastic convert! The interaction with residents is deeply moving, as we witness the resilience of families overcoming hardship.
Transition House, celebrating 40 years of service, provides a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty through shelter, housing programs and children's services. The Amma Satsang group is honored to contribute regularly to Mother's Kitchen in this way, finding inspiration and spiritual growth through the grace that makes it all possible.
