Community Food Bank Serving Folsom, ElDorado Hills & Granite Bay
Community Food Bank Serving Folsom, ElDorado Hills & Granite Bay
Someone recently told me, “I could never do what you do, to have to ask people for money.” I smiled and shared that I see it differently. I don’t have to fundraise—I get to.
I get to fight for neighbors who are too exhausted from making ends meet to tell their own stories of food insecurity. I get to advocate for respectable, hardworking families who have more month than money and can’t put enough food on their kitchen tables. I get to invite others to help those, who have fallen on hard times, reach a level playing field and get access to nutritious food until their season of crisis ends.
When I say “I get to fundraise”, I genuinely mean it because what I’m asking for is more than transactional; I’m engaging others to make a real impact on food scarcity in our own backyard.
So yeah, I get a little excited when the Big Day of Giving (BDOG) fundraiser comes around. It is one of our biggest, highest-stakes moments of the year. We are aiming for $75,000 to fund critical projects: fresh produce, essential perishables, and a new awning to protect families waiting in the heat.
It doesn’t happen without you. Seriously. It just doesn’t.
1. Read the stories. Watch your email. They are gut-wrenching, real, and breathtaking. Start with Mark’s story below.
2. Contribute to our story. Don’t just give—give BIG. Give whatever “big” looks like to you to hit our $75,000 goal.
When all of us give, we get to make a huge difference in the lives of the vulnerable families in our community. So, thank you in advance for your consideration and support; we truly appreciate your contribution to this vital mission.
With Gratitude,
Lisa Tuter
What 200 guest voices reveal about dignity, belonging, and why Twin Lakes Food Bank is changing more than just access to food.
A veteran’s journey through hardship as he navigates life after injury, loss, and the challenges of caring for his family.
“The smiles and assistance we provide—it is so gratifying.” Bill’s impact is felt in the background and in every small act of kindness, reminding us that true service is about presence, generosity, and heart.
Paul Nathan Phillips is the Principal Attorney at Phillips Elder Law, a trusts and estates, probate, senior rights and litigation practice. Paul has successfully assisted victims of elder financial abuse and physical neglect, both inside and outside of court.
With nearly four decades admitted to the California Bar and qualified before state and federal courts, Paul has practiced as an associate and partner at several Los Angeles and Sacramento law firms. Paul served as General Legal Counsel for International Business Systems, an IBM-owned company with its US Office located in Folsom, where he managed the legal team and oversaw national compliance, contracts, and human resources around the country.
Paul earned two bachelor’s degrees from UCLA in 1981, in Political Science and Psychology. In 1987 he received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He is a member recipient of the Saint Thomas More Honor award.
Paul has volunteered as an attorney and advisor for nonprofits serving low-income workers, the homeless, tenants rights, and elder adults. Paul has led senior outreach and healthy aging efforts through several local churches. A NASM-certified senior fitness trainer, Paul continues to lead free senior fitness classes. He shares and seeks to inspire others with his optimism and sense of humor, and deep love of hiking, paddling, camping, open-water swimming and all things nature.
An avid reader and gardener, Paul is the proud father of two accomplished daughters, and four personality overflowing grandchildren.
(in observance of Independence Day)
(Twin Lakes Food Bank Event)
