What it is: The Sunshine committee brings meals to our members in need of our support.  In most cases, there is a birth, a loss, or a medical issue in the family, which has significantly disrupted the normal routine.

How it works: First, someone calls me to report the situation.  In most cases I receive a call from a member who is a friend of the family, but please do not hesitate to call me if it is your family in need.

Second, I call members to see who is available to cook for the family. I will be starting with members whose name begins with the same letter as the family.  So, if Jane Smith’s family needs a meal, I will begin my calls with the letter “S” and proceed through the membership list.  EVERYONE is on my call list by default.  Once you have cooked a meal, I will take you off my list for the year unless you specifically tell me you are interested in helping again.

Third, the “cooking member” calls the family in need directly to set up a time and discuss any possible food allergies, etc.  While it may seem uncomfortable if you do not know the person, this is a really nice opportunity to meet someone in your “neighborhood”.  If you need any help, I am here to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Finally, the “cooking member” delivers the meal to the family at the agreed upon time.  Whether you have met the person before or not, I hope Sunshine will help build new connections between our members.