Collection Drive for El Sol’s Food Bank and Meal Program
November and December 2025

The holiday season is a time to remember what we are grateful for and to embrace generosity as an important part of our spiritual practice.

We spoke to El Sol’s Director and their Nutrition Coordinator. We asked what was needed most for their food bank and hot meal program. They said ground beef and fresh vegetables are the most needed items. Since these items are not the usual food drive and we cannot collect them at the studio, there are three ways for you to participate.

1. Buy gift cards from Publix, Aldi or Fresh Market. Bring to class and there will be a collection box on the front desk. We will deliver the cards to El Sol twice. Just before Thanksgiving and just before Christmas.

2. Donate Cash Directly: https://friendsofelsol.org/donate/

3. Drop off food donations between 8am – 12pm to El Sol at 106 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. (Not at the studio.)

El Sol, Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. El Sol aims to improve the quality of life for the residents of Jupiter and surrounding communities by providing services primarily to day laborers, their children and families. Initially, El Sol focused on providing a safe and organized labor center where workers were protected from abuses and employers could hire day laborers in a safe and controlled environment. Over the years, El Sol has grown to meet the needs of the community by providing services in six different program areas: Labor, Adult Education, Community Care, Community Life, Food and Nutrition, and Youth Development. https://friendsofelsol.org/