Service Projects and Compassionate Action
Service
Opportunities
We have service and giving opportunities for every ability.
Compassionate action is an essential component of one’s spiritual path and mindfulness practice.
EMC Sangha is whole-heartedly committed to these compassionate action projects as dana paramita (generosity/good-will) in action.
EMC has been a 501 C3 since 2008. In that time, we have contributed significant monies, time and efforts to local and global organizations that provide essential services to those in need.
In 2026, we are devoting time and resources to food insecurity, food injustice, and supporting those in greatest need, including our elder population. Please review the volunteer options below and select any and all of those that inspire you.
San Diego Food Bank Weekly Truck Delivery
Jim Sinclair
Wed. 9:45 AM - MEET AT JIM’S: 3545 Santoro Way, SD 92130
jmysin1@aol.com, 858-699-4679
More details below sign-up form.
St. Andrew’s Food Pantry and World Central Kitchen
Lisa Talamani
lisatalamini@gmail.com, 760-450-8413
More details below sign-up form.
Fill-A-Belly
Lynn Stine
Third Thursday every month, EMC participates in Fill-A-Belly
stinelynnann@gmail.com, 858-245-1478
More details below sign-up form.
San Diego Food Bank Monthly Distribution
Greg McBain
Greg McBain for San Diego Food Bank Monthly Distribution
gregory.mcbain@mac.com, 619-838-1095
More details below sign-up form.
Elderhelp
Diana Shimkus
diana@everydaymind.com, 760-310-2920
Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Please fill out the form below to sign up or get more information on for one or more of our various service and giving opportunities. All efforts are coordinated by EMC board and volunteers and we will promptly reach out to you with details and information on any opportunities you wish to explore.
More About Service Opportunities
NORTH COUNTY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
NORTH COUNTY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday; April 2, 2026 6:00-7:45 PM
San Diego Food Bank
Greg M. For More Info: Gregory.Mcbain@Mac.Com
EMC Board and Sangha With Your Generous and Critical Support Raised $10,000 for the San Diego Food Bank in 2025.
Thank You for Your Care and Your Generosity.
FILL-A-BELLY
Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:00-7:30 pm
United Methodist Church
***All Food Items Needed For This Event***
Please Contact Lynn Stine: (858) 245-1478
ST. ANDREW’S FOOD BASKET
EMC has designated St Andrews Food Bank for ongoing financial and service support through donations of time, goods, money and the deepest aspiration to be of service and benefit to those in need:
EMC makes bi-monthly donations through food collections.
OUR NEXT FOOD AND $$ DONATION COLLECTION WILL BE TUESDAY, APRIL 12.
Please have all collected food items to GREG M. before noon on that day. THANK YOU.
St. Andrews Episcopal church in Encinitas has an ongoing program that has been providing needed food for local families in our area. Since Covid 19 impact, the need has increased dramatically, and they are now serving between 200-240 families per week.
The food is packed in a box on Wednesdays with canned goods, pasta, rice, beans etc. On Thursday which is the distribution day, they add whatever fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, bread, etc. they have available.
Look for more detailed information through the weekly meditations.
REMEMBER, food items such as pastas, rice, tortillas, tuna, chili, canned tomatoes, other canned vegetables, fresh vegetables such as celery, carrots and fruits are also welcome.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CARE AND HELP.
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
WCK responds to natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis and volcano eruptions. Its approach is to act quickly, listen to communities and adapt in real time to work with local organizations, restaurants, food trucks, and emergency kitchens to prepare and serve meals to survivors.
WCK also prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute to families in need, which as of May 30, 2024, World Central Kitchen (WCK) has served over 400 million meals to families affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
Charity Navigator’s score is 100%, earning a Four-Star rating for its assessment of financial health (efficiency, sustainability, trustworthiness) and governance practices and policies, as its program expense ratio of 95.6%, earning a 25/25 point rating.