Question 1

Is Una Vida currently accepting clothing donations?

Answer

We are not accepting clothing donations at this time, but thank you for asking. If this changes, we will post on Facebook to let everyone know. Be sure to follow us there.

Question 2

Is Una Vida currently accepting food donations?

Answer

Yes, we are grateful for all donations of food! Food can be dropped off at Lynne’s house at (1736 Gilrix Street) ANYTIME. If perishable, or you are unable to deliver please make arrangements ahead of time by emailing lynne@una-vida.org. With the increase in donations this past year, we trying to ONLY have FOOD DONATIONS dropped off Lynne's house. Please see other questions for where to drop off clothing, grocery bags and other items.

Question 3

Is Una Vida accepting bag donations?

Answer

Yes, we are accepting paper grocery bags at this time. We have been fortunate to have several people offer to take the lead on receiving, doubling, and ribboning bags which is a huge help with our Weekly Food Distribution. If you are collecting bags for us, please drop off at one of the following locations: Christine's house, 520 Howard Street, Petaluma (West Side, between West Street and Galland Street) Shelbi's house, 1294 Marian Way, Petaluma (East Side, between Lindberg Ln and Ramona Ln) Julie V.'s house, 1930 Bristol Street, Petaluma (East Side, off Rainier Circle) Julie H.'s house, 1691 Northstar Drive (across from JC campus between Rainier Ave & Riesling Rd.) Raeana's house, 347 Corlano Ct, Santa Rosa (off Brookwood Ave / Vallejo Street At this time we are only in need of handled brown paper grocery bags, as we have a surplus of plastic on hand. THANK YOU, ALWAYS

Question 4

If I am volunteering at Food Distribution on Tuesdays, how do I check in?

Enter the far door of the building and get your temperature checked and wrist stamped.

Find your name (alphabetical by first name on the Volunteer List)

Put "X" in the colored square for the proper date

Enter arrival time (to where you started volunteer that day)

If you don't see your name on the first Volunteer List, proceed to the next check-in table. This table is for new volunteers as well as existing volunteers with incomplete paperwork.