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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2026
L.1 PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT INPUT ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PROCEDURE:
a. Open the Public Hearing and take testimony;
b. Solicit input on the public service grant recommendations and the draft FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and
c. Continue the Public Hearing to May 12, 2026
CONTACT: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
• Letter from Project: NEEDS
Our Beginnings…
In March 1990, St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church was asked to act as a counting station
for the first ever homeless census count. Willing
volunteers helped to serve a warm meal and
distribute clothing, blankets and hygiene items.
Through the interaction between church people
and the homeless, many volunteers were made
aware of the needs of the homeless in our local
community. One man in particular was extremely
touched and wanted to somehow embrace the
homeless population and show them that there
were people who really cared. It was from this
strong conviction that Project: NEEDS was born.
Project: NEEDS Provides…
• A warm, home cooked meal served
every Tuesday from 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm.
• Clothing distribution (as items are
available) on Tuesday evenings and
Thursday mornings when the pantry is
open.
• A food pantry, open the first Thursday
each month from 9:00 am – 11:00 am,
for distribution among those homeless
and hungry in our local community.
• Hygiene and first aid products
distributed as supplies are collected.
• Infant Supplies, such as diapers and
baby food (when they are available) to
families with young children.
• Miscellaneous items.
Project: NEEDS
Project: NEEDS offers two main services to
those in need in our community. Every
Tuesday evening a hot meal is available to
anyone who is hungry. We also have a food
pantry twice a month (on the first and third
Thursday) that distributes groceries to those in
need. Currently we serve an average of 75
meals every Tuesday and approximately 350
grocery units are distributed each month from
the pantry.
In our approach, special attention is placed on
making the homeless and hungry feel
comfortable coming to us and promoting oneon-one relationships. Every person who comes for a meal or groceries is served with
dignity and respect. We strive to show all
persons that they are valued.
Project: NEEDS provides the foundation for
change in our local community. We are a
grassroots project that is community
supported. We have local churches and
interfaith groups that volunteer and provide
resources. We are proud to have established
an ongoing relationship with philanthropic and
civic organizations throughout the South Bay.
Although Project: NEEDS is a church ministry,
faith is not the primary issue concerning this
project. We serve those in need without
concern for religion, race, sexuality, or health.
We hope to show our faith by turning our
words into actions. Pastoral support and
counseling is available to anyone expressing
interest.
On Going Needs…
▪ Canned Fruit
▪ Canned Stew or Thick Soups
▪ Peanut Butter
▪ Chili
▪ Refried Beans
▪ SpaghettiO’s/Raviolis
▪ Canned Meat
▪ Cup Noodles
▪ Macaroni & Cheese
▪ Cereal
▪ Pasta
▪ Pasta Sauce
▪ Rice
▪ New or Used Warm Clothes
▪ Blankets
▪ Toiletries
▪ Disposable Razors
▪ Paper Towels
▪ Paper Napkins
▪ Bottled Water
▪ Your time and support! Please
contact Donna at the church office
for volunteering opportunities.
▪ Financial contributions
o All appropriate items should be
purchased with concern for the
environment.
Funding
Project: NEEDS is a church and community
project that relies solely on the donations of
volunteers and local community members who
share a commitment to those in need in the
South Bay.
Project: NEEDS welcomes the support of local
churches, interfaith communities, individuals,
businesses and philanthropic groups.
Sponsorship/Adoption of Project: NEEDS can
be accomplished in a variety of ways:
▪ MONEY DONATION ▪ MEAL SPONSORSHIP
- A prepared meal to
serve about 100 people costs about $200
▪ PARTIAL MEAL SPONSORSHIP- Responsible
for a portion of a Tuesday evening meal
▪ CANNED FOOD COLLECTION- We especially
need cans of tuna, soups, and pop-top cans for
those who are without a stove
▪ CEREAL DRIVE ▪ HYGIENE ITEMS AND INFANT PRODUCTS ▪ All food or monetary donations are welcomed.
Together we are making a difference in the lives of
those in our community!! Thank you.
Volunteers are always needed;
please contact Donna at the
church office if you would like to
donate your time.
For more information about Project:
NEEDS, contact:
Donna Barr
[email protected]
(310) 370-4319
Pastor John Stephenson
[email protected]
Tory Blazek
[email protected]
stpaulsrb.org
https://www.facebook.com/proje
ctneedsrb/.
A Hunger Outreach
Ministry of St. Paul’s
United Methodist
Church
2600 Nelson Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310-370-4319
[email protected]