The holidays are a time for connection, warmth, and shared meals. Thanks to our community, more than 150 families will gather around their tables this season with one less worry — how to afford a festive meal.

Over the past three days, Safe & Sound’s Parent Advisory Committee organized our annual Holiday Meal Program. This parent-led effort recognizes how meaningful it is for families to share a special meal together, especially at this time of year.

Each registered family received a $75 Safeway gift card to help with the cost of groceries, along with household essentials like paper towels, tissues, and dishwashing liquid. Families with additional needs also received items such as diapers, baby formula, clothing, pillows, hygiene products, and fruit and vegetable vouchers.

In total, more than 150 families — including over 350 children — visited Safe & Sound this week. We are grateful to our Parent Advisory Committee, volunteers, and donors for helping make this holiday season a little brighter for families across San Francisco.