By Lyssa Schmidt | Communications Director
It seems like almost overnight, our warehouse grew into a maze of products for a steadily increasing number of families in need. These products are all items we use in modern society to raise a healthy family, and experience a quality life. Jake’s is doing more than giving out products - but rather, propelling individuals to experience the type of life we all take for granted.
COVID-19 has accelerated our growth, with an unprecedented increase in basic needs support from community members.
As of July 2020, we distributed 1,121,489 products to families in need, compared to 606,964 in all of 2019. This means we've almost already doubled our impact and just barely halfway through the year.
COVID-19 is driving a number of poverty issues, including increased homelessness. Here's what one partner said about how our support helps:
"We’ve got girls coming in off the streets who have their period that month or just got it and they’ve got nothing - being able to hand them ... clean pants, clean underwear - in a discreet way, and then provide the hygiene products, is so impactful." - Kim Juve of Pillars, one of Jake's partners
Thank you so much for supporting this project during these difficult times.
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