Caring is sharing

Mother Wright now age 84, believes she is on a God-given mission to feed the hungry. Some 21 years ago she heard a voice in the night which motivated her to give all of her $236 Social Security check to provide Thanksgiving dinner for 300 homeless people in Oakland, California. She has been doing this ever since. Seeing her dedication, others came to her aid. A formal organization was born which feeds about 450 people a day and more recently sends food to other needy people around the world.

Mary Ann "Mother" Wright
Oakland, California

"Caring is sharing. Love is the key word in life; it runs from heart-to-heart and breath-to-breath. Thinking of others more than you do yourself. That's caring and sharing for others."
Mother Wright

Recipient of the 2005 Caring Institute Award