Thursday, November 26, 2009

"The Fork In The Road Gang" and YOU made this food drive AMAZING


Here is a nice picture showing a bunch of the volunteers who helped make the "Put A Fork In Hunger" food drive such a success.  I don't know everyone and can't name them all, but the one on the left looks like the Forkmeister himself, Ken Marshall, and that is Phil Coombes on the far right.  Behind and to the left of Phil is Bob Stane, Owner of The Coffee Gallery Backstage, and the birthday boy who's birthday wish was as big as the heart of Pasadena.  Thank you everyone!

Monday, November 23, 2009

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

We said this would be the largest food drive in Pasadena's history, and you came through.  Thank you everyone from the volunteers, the donors, and the crazy Fork In The Road Gang for making this event an amazing success.  Check back here for information on getting t-shirts and seeing pictures, etc. of the event. 

Thanks again!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Put The Fork In Hunger Begins!

THE FOOD DRIVE:  (Good deeds, etc. The Holidays are here)

"Put The Fork In Hunger"  food drive to benefit Union Station Homeless Services.  Largest Food Drive Ever!


This Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 4 P.M.  Bob Stane, Ken Marshall (The Coffee Gallery Backstage) and Philip Coombes(AgentPhil.com) will be launching Pasadena's largest food drive ever! benefiting Union Station Homeless services.  Union Station Homeless Services  will be feeding more than 5,000 people in the park on Thanksgiving Day and any non-perishables you can drop off at the fork this weekend will be greatly appreciated and much needed.

The food drive will be taking place at The infamous "Fork" located at the "fork in the road" where St. John and Pasadena Ave. meet. (or divide depending if your cup is half full or half empty) This is just South of Huntington Hospital and Bellfontaine.  (From now on, this piece of dirt is dubbed, "Fork  Plaza"). Please look for the volunteers wearing bright Orange shirts.  Simply go slow, roll down your window and give your non-perishable food items to the volunteers with outreach bags.

We are also looking for volunteers (anyone? anyone?) to help on both days of the event, Hint:  students  looking for  service hours.  For further information or to volunteer, please contact Philip Coombes at Phil@AgentPhil.com or call 626 644-3227.  (do not call Bob Stane, phone or e mail Phil.). Adults welcomed and needed. Call now.


Easiest route is from Arroyo (Pasadena Freeway).  Go west on Glen Arm.  Go north on Pasadena Ave.  Go a few blocks. Admire fork. Volunteer
or drop off food.  Go around the corner, park, and gaze. Think about the audacity and the work and imagination that went into this stunt. Now your appetite is whetted.  You are doomed.  However, if Glenda, The Good Witch shows up you may get away with it.

Mapquest. Type in 866 S. Pasadena Ave. Pasadena, CA.  The Fork lives to the left of this address.  Yes, that is SOUTH Pasadena Ave, but not in the CITY of South Pasadena.