Transitional Food & Shelter, Inc. serves many people in San Luis Obispo County
through a variety of programs. Please read below and contact the appropriate person
regarding the type of donation you would like to make. We appreciate all donations!
Shelter for people with disabilities in San Luis Obispo County:
Would you like to help us shelter disabled persons in San Luis Obispo County until
they can find a better solution? We help only those who are too ill, injured or
disabled to be in a shelter overnight and outdoors during the day. You can get more
information by calling President Pearl Munak at (805) 238-7056. Over 90% of our
funds go directly to client services. We have no expenses for staff or office, as we
are all volunteers. We are funded by donations and grants and have been in operation
since 1998.
You can help. Make a donation:
Checks can be made out to:
Transitional Food & Shelter, Inc.
PO Box 4471
Paso Robles, CA 93447
Transitional Food & Shelter, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable corporation, and your
contribution may be tax deductible as allowed by IRS rules.
Make a donation of real property:
We could reduce our expenses if we could have our own facility instead of renting.
We are exempt from property taxes as a charity, and would have only the expenses of
utilities, insurance and maintenance. If the property is not suitable for a facility,
we could trade it or sell it and use the proceeds to purchase a facility.
Make a donation to the San Luis Obispo Community Foundation for the benefit of Transitional
Food and Shelter, Inc.
This large foundation manages funds for many smaller organizations and has great expertise
in managing funds. If you prefer to donate through this channel, please contact SLOCCF at
(805) 543-2323 to inquire about beginning a fund for Transitional Food and Shelter.
Make a bequest in your will to Transitional Food and Shelter, Inc., or to San Luis Obispo
County Community Foundation for the benefit of Transitional Food and Shelter, Inc.
Please contact President Pearl Munak at: pearltrans@aol.com or 805-238-7056 for more information.
Or contact SLOCCF at 805-543-2323 if you prefer to have SLOCCF manage the donation.
People's Kitchen:
Want to help feed the hungry at our supper program in Paso Robles?
Call chairman Liz Koll at (805) 238-0945.
Families Helping Families
Every year, families get together to celebrate the Christmas Season. Many families in San Luis
Obispo County go without during the holidays. Families Helping Families is a program that pairs
families wanting to share or support others with families in need of some extra help during the
holiday season. Learn more by contacting our chairman Bill Brocco at bill@anarchtee.com.
In-Kind Donations:
Transitional Food and Shelter rents ten studio apartments in an effort to keep costs down. The
following is a list of items that are often needed:
Single (twin) beds with mattresses and springs
Small chests of drawers
Small tables for meals
Silverware
Cooking Utensils
Pots
Pans
Single bed sheets
Pillowcases
Pillows
Blankets
Towels
Please contact Pearl Munak if you have any of these items to donate.
pearltrans@aol.com or 805-238-7056
Organize Fundraisers:
Can you or your organization give a fund-raising event for our benefit?
Call Pearl Munak at (805) 238-7056.
Volunteer:
Want to volunteer your services? Call Pearl Munak at (805) 238-7056.
Transitional Food and Shelter is a 501(c)3 organization. Federal EIN: 77-0489535
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