Client Stories
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Michael’s Story
Long-time client and volunteer Michael appreciates the true sense of belonging and dignity that Food For Thought provides to people through its many services. He first became aware of FFT, while working as a volunteer at Face to Face, an…
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David’s Story
The entire team at FFT is just so wonderful. I really appreciate how present and engaged everyone is when working with clients. I am HIV positive and unable to work full-time, something that is required to make ends meet in…
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Hans’ Story
We met Hans in spring 2019 when he was discharged from Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. A former truck driver, Hans has lived and worked in Sonoma County for many years, raising his daughter here as well. Life has had…
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Tina’s Story
In early May of 2019, Tina was feeling seriously ill — a friend urged her to go to the hospital. The doctor quickly diagnosed her with congestive heart failure and told her that her heart was pumping at just 10%…
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Volando’s Story
Volando is a ray of sunshine. His cheerful southern accent and joking personality draws a smile, and often a laugh, from everyone he meets. Originally from Houston, Texas, Volando moved to California in 1989. He worked in cities across Northern…
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Noah’s Story
I’ve been a client and a volunteer at Food For Thought for 20 years. In the beginning, I really needed FFT’s services. It was very hard to learn that I was HIV positive, and I wasn’t taking care of myself.…
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Julie’s Story
Originally from Southern California, Food For Thought client Julie has lived in Sonoma County for most of her adult life. For years she has worked as an in-home care provider for the elderly and as a gardener. But in the…
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Genesis’ Story
One evening in mid-August, Genesis and her brother were feeling terrible. “We both had the chills, a fever, and had lost our sense of smell and taste. All the typical COVID-19 symptoms,” said Genesis. Fearing that they might have contracted…
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Ronald’s Story
Before I got connected with Food For Thought through my health care provider, I was doing everything wrong. For about 15 years, I ate nothing but fast food. This lifestyle was terrible for my health. I have congestive heart failure,…