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Bliss and Wisdom Foundation of Northern California
Plant-Powered Holiday Meals for Bay Area Families
Spreading Kindness Through Plant-Based Meals
We believe a warm meal is a powerful vehicle for compassion and kindness.
What began as a small initiative to provide 60 holiday meals for local low-income students has blossomed into a massive community movement, delivering nearly 5,000 nutritious plant-based meals to those in need across the Bay Area.
Our Impact
During the 2025 holiday season, our dedicated volunteers coordinated a large-scale effort to support:
4,934+
individuals supported. Including low income families, survivors of domestic violence, and at-risk youth.
26+
organizations collaborated, and distributing to more than 46 sites and shelters in the Bay Area.
370+
volunteers, ranging in age from 6-80, contributed more than 2 weeks of services in prep and deliver.
Strength in Partnership
This program is supported by over 400 global donors and local partners, including New Leaf Community Markets and Heartland Society. We ensure that our care extends far beyond the plate. This includes supporting frontline medical workers during the pandemic and our current holiday drives. We remain committed to breaking social isolation and providing a sense of belonging for our most vulnerable neighbors.
In the upcoming 2026 Holiday season, we aim to provide more than 6,000 vegetarian meals in the Bay Area. Join us in creating the next ripple of spreading kindness - One meal at a time.
Thank you for our past partnerships! We are looking forward to work with you!
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