Sarah Fox

It’s probable that every NiN volunteer is napping this afternoon.  All Neighbors had  burritos and coffee/hot chocolate.  All Neighbors received generous pantry bags.  No Neighbors argued and no dogs barked.  Almost every Neighbor needed to tell their story and most stories were grim.  It was a morning for deep listening. Our team from St. Philopater

It was an early morning river of southbound bubbles. Our Neighbors were less enthusiastic about the rain than our own hydrangeas probably were, but they didn’t complain.  Many damp garments were exchanged for dry jeans and hoodies and, especially wet shoes.  Keep those Saturday morning donations coming!! While you are downsizing, do you have extra

It was a quiet morning.  Apparently, our Neighbors wanted to enjoy coffee, a burrito and a comfortable moment to chat.  We were mostly closed half an hour early. Thank you, St Philomena and St Demiana Coptic Congregation!!  They cooked and served 120 burritos.  They brought a huge box of socks and men’s jeans.  They helped

It was all about Team Trinity this morning.  They were our cooks, burrito assemblers and servers. Those who weren’t cooking did double duty in the pantry and in clothing.    And what about these three?  They washed all the dishes, pots and pans and were still smiling at the end of the day.  It was

Why would Shawna and Susan be so excited about a successful pot of coffee?  (You just had to be there )  Thank you both for a lot of cleanup and for outsmarting that evil appliance. The multi-purpose room filled up early this morning!  Every table was full by 8 AM (Again, thank you Suusan and

It was kind of a tough day today.  We had several first-time guests who must rarely experience a kind welcome.  They were cautious and defensive.  Our regular Neighbors gave them space.  Our volunteers were patient, even when that patience was tested.  Abundant kindness warms hearts. Thank you to our team from St Philopater & St.

It’s corny to say, but it was a truly “Neighborly” morning.  We had a large and friendly crowd which included several first-time guests.  Even the dogs in attendance were friendly to each other. Thank you to the team from Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation for preparing lots a burritos this morning.  There was ample breakfast for

And they are back     We had full tables this morning.  It was a good neighbors kind of day with leisurely visiting over coffee and breakfast. Welcome back, Gloria Dei!  It truly was good to see you after your winter break.  The Gloria Dei team served at least 160 plates of full breakfast plus

Where have all the Neighbors gone?  It was another very quiet day.  Neighbors who were with us were certainly hungry.   The team from Holy Rosary Catholic Church served 120 plates of biscuits and gravy, sausage and fresh fruit plus several dozen burritos.  Thank you from everyone for aa delicious start of the day.   CLOTHING BANK 

It was “burritos to go” this morning.  Our Neighbors just stopped by to fix themselves their normal coffee/chocolate/creamer/sugar beverage (yuck!!), grabb a burrito, say thanks and head out the door into the sunshine.  It was a good day to be a light day.  Our volunteers took on new to them tasks.  Their flexibility created a