2026 END SENIOR HUNGER CAMPAIGN

Dear Joslyn Center Members and Friends,

A few weeks ago, we reached out through our End Senior Hunger Campaign asking for your support of one of the Joslyn Center's most essential programs — providing food assistance and nutritious meals to older adults in our community.

As we enter the summer months, we understand that many of our members and supporters are traveling or settling into their seasonal routines. As a result, responses to the appeal have been slower than anticipated. However, the need for this vital service does not take a summer break.

In fact, demand for nutrition support continues to grow. Every day, seniors throughout our community rely on the Joslyn Center for healthy meals, food distribution, and the comfort of knowing they are not facing food insecurity alone. For many, these services are more than a meal —they are a lifeline.

The End Senior Hunger Campaign represents one of our final dedicated fundraising efforts to support this program during the current fiscal year (7/1/25-6/30/26). The success of this appeal will directly impact our ability to continue serving those who depend on us.

If you have already made a gift, please accept our heartfelt thanks. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to respond, we respectfully ask that you consider making a contribution today. Every gift — regardless of size—helps ensure that no senior in our community goes hungry.

Together, we can continue to provide nourishment, dignity, and hope for the older adults who count on the Joslyn Center. Please see below for feedback from our Food Bank clients.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our mission.

With gratitude,

John Brennan

Executive Director

"Very often this is the difference between starving and not starving." – Jim

“The can goods I receive helps me with my food cost, seeing I’m only getting minimal amount of EBT from the state.” – Floyd

“It is a vitally helpful community resource on a small fixed (SS) income! Thank you!” – Steven

“Food bank is great. We love it. We appreciate.” – Steve

“Am very thankful for everything you do. You all are very much appreciated. God bless you and your crew.” – Robert

“Thank you for all your help!” – Maria

“Food Bank helps stretch my grocery bill. Thank you for providing.” – Michael

“Food Bank helps me a lot with my food bills.” – Annie

“Ayuda a mi familia alimentos.” (Helps my family food.) – Hortencia

“Buena comida para mis nietos y familiares. Muchas gracias. Dios los bendiga.” (Good food for my grandchildren and relatives. Thank you very much. God bless you.) – Germán

“Thank you for providing food? I appreciate your kind efforts.” – Brian

“Hope, compassion, love, redemption, giving the community a better outlook on life.” – Anonymous

“Very grateful for all you do to help us and the good work and very organized work.” – Marta

“Very thankful to all volunteers.” – Jesús

“My daily meals all week. Thanks.” – Jorge

“Love the Joslyn Center Food Bank. Surely helps in cost with all the wonderful food available.” – DiAnn

“Buena ayuda – gracias.” (Good help – thank you.) – Maria

“Friendly people, good selection. Keeps the many afloat.” – Jack

“Just getting food is a blessing.” – Montano

“Everything! Helps supplement my groceries bills during difficult times! Thanks so much, God bless us all!” – James

“Sustenance! I can give my family things they need and want. Thanks a million (that’s how much $ I’ve saved). – Jenny

"The food that I can get helps me save money to buy other things." – Francisco

“Lifeline. Good people.” – Mary

“Good people, great food and not being hungry.” – Gabriele

“It is a great resource to help ends meet! Very nice people.” – Linda

“The place is fantastic. Everyone is nice & friendly. The best place ever.” – Lois

“Is a good help for me.” – Maria

“Helps feed us. Social Security doesn’t go far so every bit helps.” – Jeffrey

“Fantastic food, well organized, great people.” – Mark

“It is a great resource to help ends meet! Very nice people.” – Linda

“It’s a big help. Friendly people, good food.” – Kirby

“It means a lot. The people and food are amazing. Thank you so much. Love Jay” – Jay

“Place it is very good. Thank you.” – Nancy

“It helps me feed my family of six easier. Food is good and the people are awesome.” – Raye

“It’s a great service, seeing the skyrocketing price of groceries.” – Anonymous

The Joslyn Center provides extensive programs and services for older adults in Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding Coachella Valley communities.

Thank you to the Cities of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, and

Rancho Mirage (Cove Communities) for their ongoing support.