Thanks to the generosity of our community, this year’s water-wise food drive was an incredible success. Together, residents donated more than 13,000 pounds of non-perishable food, surpassing the total collected over the previous two years combined. Every donation helped support the Roseville St. Vincent de Paul Society and provided meaningful relief to local families facing food insecurity.
Throughout the drive, neighbors showed up with full hearts and full bags, demonstrating compassion and care for those who need it most. In addition to food donations, more than 400 succulents were shared with participating families as a small thank-you and a reminder of the importance of water efficiency in our community. These drought-tolerant plants symbolize how small, thoughtful actions can make a lasting difference, both for our neighbors and for our environment.
“Surpassing the last two years combined shows the incredible generosity of our community,” said Paul Krug, marketing and communications analyst for Environmental Utilities and coordinator of the food drive. “Every donation made a meaningful difference for local families while supporting water-wise values.”
We recognize that food insecurity is a challenge many families continue to face, and we are grateful to everyone who took the time to help ease that burden during the holiday season. Your kindness, empathy, and willingness to give back are what made this event so impactful.
Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and helped spread the word. We are proud of what we accomplished together and are already looking forward to the next opportunity to come together as a community to give back.