In an inspiring display of unity, three Pacific Beach churches are coming together to fight hunger through the power of music and community. “Songs of the Spirit, Food for the Soul” will be held on Saturday, October 18, from 4:00–6:15 pm at Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church, 1675 Garnet Avenue (parking available off Hornblend Street).
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The event features a joyful, all-ages community sing-along of American spirituals, folk songs, and bluegrass favorites, hosted by conductor and composer John Yankee. He will be joined by musicians from the San Diego Bluegrass Society, Mission Bay High School, and the PB Community Choir, inviting the entire audience to join in song. Lyrics will be provided.

​After the music, guests will share in a hearty community meal of homemade chili (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), salad, dessert, and artisan bread generously donated by Wayfarer Bread.

​Admission is “Donate What You Can - Your Generosity is Appreciated.” Every donation directly benefits the meal programs of Pacific Beach Presbyterian, St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Episcopal, and Pacific Beach United Methodist Churches, which serve consistent, hot meals to neighbors facing hunger in the community.

​“This isn’t a concert to sit back and watch - it’s an invitation for the whole community to raise their voices together for a common purpose,” said John Yankee. “When we sing and share a meal side by side, we not only lift each other’s spirits, we help ensure that no neighbor in Pacific Beach goes hungry.”

We completed all the meetings and paperwork needed to be fully recognized as a 501(c)3 organization as Project Grace SD. We even have a Tax ID and bank account, so we're able to accept financial donations to support our mission. Our next step is setting up the website to handle online donations to make it even easier. Check back soon because we're just days away from that being done as well.

And on the topic of donations, we have already received grant funds and are now looking for more sources to help us provide even more support. If you know of any grants you believe would be a good fit for Project Grace SD, please let us know. Of course, any way you can help is always welcome. We're always looking for others who love making a difference!

We are getting close to having everything in place to strengthen our mission. Having established our Board of Directors with five members committed to growth, we are confident in our path to serve those in need.

The official name for our organization is now Project Grace SD, and we are well on our way to being awarded our 501(c)3 status and getting down to business. We just have a few administrative steps to take and we are ready to roll. We just have to make everything official so we can more for those with less. A bright future awaits!

It's time to grow and become all we can be to serve the local food insecure population. We have applied for our 501(c)3 status and should have a Tax ID# soon to process donations and grants. We have established a board of directors and are excited to see what our next chapter will be. We will need many folks to keep this going and look forward to empowering others who want to make a difference. Watch this website for news about our progress and join our mail list so we can reach out to you with opportunities for you to get involved in the way that's right for you.