Newsletters – Culinary Angels

Welcome new Executive Director – Mansoor Sakhiy

September 13, 2024

I am very happy to announce the hiring of our new Executive Director, Mansoor Sakhiy. Mansoor brings over 16 years of non-profit leadership experience, strategic planning, innovative fundraising, and leading marketing teams for humanitarian causes,

Fall Into Giving

September 13, 2024

In recent years we have held a traditional Fall gala and have truly enjoyed mingling with our generous community to share our mission of delivering healthy meals to cancer patients and their caregivers.

Life Rocks

July 3, 2024

Alex became interested in Culinary Angels last year after seeing a TV story about Culinary Angels on KPIX. She quickly became embedded in the organization and took over the role as our Events Lead where she has been successfully managing and executing our fundraising efforts in this position.

Culinary Angels hosting inaugural

June 17, 2024

A Culinary Angels volunteer prepares a set of nutritious meals the nonprofit offers to Tri-Valley cancer patients and their families.

Newsletter: Multiplying the Good

February 21, 2024

Last month a few staff members and myself were invited to the Sandra J Wing Foundation’s “Farewell” event.It was unlike any event I had ever been to. The candle-lit room was warm and full of laughter, tears, and decades of memories.

Newsletter: An Attitude of Gratitude

November 20, 2023

For those of you who attended our annual Gala, you know that I have been thrown a curveball and was diagnosed with lung cancer In the spring. My message to the audience was focused on the reminder that we all have a choice in our lives every day.

Glitz & Gratitude 2023 Photos

November 7, 2023

Culinary Angels Glitz & Gratitude 2023 Fundraiser was a great success…

Press: Culinary Angels Provides New Wellness Resources

September 21, 2023

Culinary Angels is the only Tri-Valley nonprofit that delivers free of charge healing, nutrient-rich meals and nutrition education to cancer patients.

Press: 5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Livermore Area

August 16, 2023

Looking for ways to serve your community? Here are five organizations that are always in need of volunteers and donations.

Newsletter: Elbow to Elbow

June 1, 2023

We recently posted on our social media about the term “Volunesia.” At first glance, I thought this must be one of those made-up words describing a volunteer with amnesia, but learning its true meaning really resonated with me:

Newsletter: Connection

March 20, 2023

It is widely known that those who have a strong connection with others have a healthier sense of well-being. This is especially true for those going through a cancer challenge and their extended support community, as these experiences can feel lonely and isolating.

Newsletter: Gratitude & Hope

December 13, 2022

In the spirit of the holiday season, it seemed timely to pause for a moment and thank each of you for your commitment to our wonderful program. Regardless of whether you are part of our volunteer teams or a staff member, your effort in the kitchen, at the farmer’s market, shopping, delivering, creating, coordinating and communicating do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated.

Culinary Angels Reveals End of Year Giving Programs

December 10, 2022

Culinary Angels, an almost entirely volunteer-based non-profit organization, has unveiled three ways for donors to support its vital work.

Newsletter: Gratitude is Always in Style!

September 2, 2022

In a few short weeks we will have our biggest fundraising event of all time! I say that with complete confidence, as I have seen the live auction line up, previewed the menu offerings, heard the amazing vocalist, and witnessed the countless hours that have gone into its preparation.

Newsletter: It’s time for kindness to go viral

June 16, 2022

I found myself sitting next to the speaker with the bottom of my shoes soaked in melted ice and beer. It had been a moment reminiscent of 1984 when I decided to host my dorm’s first party after moving from Southern to Northern California.

Fun Run 2022

March 28, 2022

Hello, my name is Natasha Bercy and I want to thank you for your interest in supporting my Courageous Cancer Awareness Fun Run 2022!

Newsletter: Being of service

July 1, 2021

I grew up in a middle class neighborhood in Southern California. Both of my parents commuted long hours to and from work, while my sisters and I rode the bus to school. We were latchkey kids and didn’t know it any other way.

Newsletter: Spring is finally here!

April 1, 2021

For those of you who really know me, you know that I am NOT a graph, charts, analytical metrics kind of girl. I am a journalism major and the fact that my mom paid my husband of 30 years to get me through the class “Math Without Fear” in college, is no joke! I still think math is unnecessary and absolutely useless, but that’s another article for another month.

Culinary Angels Expands to Serve Contra Costa County

February 26, 2021

Culinary Angels, an almost entirely volunteer-based non-profit organization, has unveiled three ways for donors to support its vital work.

Exciting news from Culinary Angels

December 11, 2020

Culinary Angels will be expanding our partnership with Sunflower Hill Gardens and moving our operations to their new residential facility at Irby Ranch in Pleasanton in early January 2021.

Lisa McNaney awarded Threads of Hope

November 24, 2020

Join Culinary Angels for our virtual fundraiser event as three Tri-Valley restaurant chefs and Culinary Angels Chef Claudia battle it out during an exciting regional cooking competition.

The Independent: Culinary Angels to Host Online Celebrity Cookoff

October 11, 2020

The nonprofit Culinary Angels, which provides nutrient-rich meals for cancer patients in the Tri-Valley area using locally grown organic produce, will host a virtual celebrity cookoff and fundraising raffle on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Mercury News Article: Cooking for a cause

October 8, 2020

Tri-Valley chefs compete to raise funds for Culinary Angels Nonprofit prepares organic, nutritious meals for residents fighting cancer.

KKIQ & KKDV Interview

October 6, 2020

Culinary Angels Executive Director Lisa McNaney is featured on ‘Helping Your Hometown’ this week in an interview with Mel McKay on both KKIQ & KKDV!

Newsletter: Culinary Angels Fundraiser

September 24, 2020

I am pretty sure if you asked either one of my girls if they know the story of the Life’s Quilt, they would not only tell you that they have, but they have heard it one too many times.

Culinary Angels on CBS Bay Area!

September 4, 2020

Anne Makovec interviews Founder and Executive Director, Lisa McNaney.

Culinary Angels Launches New Campaign

August 23, 2020

Culinary Angels, an almost entirely volunteer-based non-profit that serves those facing serious health challenges in the Tri-Valley cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton, recently launched a new donation campaign called Nourish the Need.

Newsletter: Help Us Nourish the Need

July 27, 2020

It’s hard for many of us to imagine what it would be like not to have access to enough food to adequately meet our dietary needs and overall well-being.

Culinary Angels Launches New Nourish the Need

July 27, 2020

Non-Profit that Prepares and Delivers Meals to Cancer Patients Outlines New Giving Program With Virtual Foodie Event Highlights

Newsletter: We’re Firing Up the Kitchen and Need Your Help!

May 1, 2020

Have you ever had that feeling of extreme gratitude? So much so that there are no words to capture the depth of your feelings?

Newsletter: Staying Hopeful: A Half a Day at a Time

April 21, 2020

We are in the midst of one of the most challenging times that any of us have ever faced. Unprecedented uncertainty, constant change, access to friends and loved ones being denied, and yet we still don’t know how long this will last.

Covid19 Response

March 19, 2020

Culinary Angels Commits to Delivering Organic Produce Bags to Their Recipients Who Have Been Affected by Covid19 Mandate in Partnership with Sunflower Hill and Fertile Groundworks Gardens

Press: How Lisa Healed from Cancer

November 16, 2019

Listen to this inspiring story on Heal Circle from our founder Lisa McNaney on how she healed herself from cancer. She shares the three keys to beating cancer.

Newsletter: Numbers tell a story

November 1, 2019

I am definitely not a numbers person. In fact I have spent a lot of my life trying to avoid them and either using the person next to me or Google for help. However, there are times when the numbers tell a story in a way that can’t be disputed and allow you to see the cold hard facts.

Newsletter: Happy Summer

July 11, 2019

Hello and happy summer from your friends at Culinary Angels! We hope you are enjoying the long warm days and a little extra relaxation. To add to your summer fun, here are two local upcoming events we’d like you to know about:

Featured in Hacienda Pulse

March 25, 2019

Culinary Angels is an all-volunteer, donation-based organization that delivers mostly organic and locally sourced meals free of charge throughout Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton to people going through a serious health challenge. About 95% of meal recipients are receiving cancer treatment.

Press: Hacienda Pulse

March 19, 2019

Newsletter: More soup, more love!

February 6, 2019

Welcome to our very first newsletter and thank you for being a part of our Culinary Angels community! Together we are able to provide healing, nutrient-rich meals to people going through serious health challenges.

Newsletter: We are grateful for you!

November 21, 2018

In the midst of great devastation and heartache in our state, it is important to remember the gratitude that remains.

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