Author Archives: Cori Wolfland

Everyone deserves a pie, especially you

We need this sweet gathering more than ever. I don’t know about you but I’m feeling powerless during this time of great national distress. Being an American has never been uncomplicated; right now, it’s especially trying.

I want that tingly feeling when the sun is warming my skin, my friends and family are about, and there’s hope in the air. I feel that way at Pie for the People. If you haven’t been, I can nearly guarantee you will feel a special sense of peace during our little event.

And it’s on! May 18th. You know the drill: ‘We’ll see you there from 1 to 3 / savory or way too sweet / it’s Pieeee / for the People.’

Benefiting the Homeless Garden Project

The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) has hosted us for 8+ years. Oh, how we love them! While the country debates how to help unhoused folks, HGP is doing something.

About HGP

Now in its 35th year, HGP runs several programs including a transitional employment program for people experiencing homelessness to help them obtain stable jobs and housing. That work occurs in the workshop, retail stores, and their organic farm on Santa Cruz’s West Side.

The farm has served as the host site for Pie for the People gatherings since they were first selected as a beneficiary 8 years ago. We’re excited to celebrate HGP this Spring!

When & Where!

When: Sunday, May 18th from 1 – 3 pm
Where: Homeless Garden Project Farm in Santa Cruz (Shaffer Road at Delaware Ave)
RSVP: tinyurl.com/PieSpring2025
Have time to help? Sign-up to volunteer

Please bring:

  • Your community
  • A sweet or savory vegetarian pie*
  • $5+ donation per person (or more!) to benefit Center for Farmworker Families

*If baking isn’t your thing, don’t worry! Come & just bring an extra donation.

In Pie and Peace,

Cori and Gwen Wolfland, on behalf of the whole Pie crew (Benito, David, Huckleberry, and Karl)

It’s Pie, It’s People, and It’s On – 9/29/2024

We are thrilled to announce that our next community pie potluck will benefit the Digital NEST.

With HQ in Watsonville, Digital NEST creates sustainable and scalable technology learning centers for Latinx youth in order to foster economic equality. They achieve this by teaching technical and soft skills, providing mentors and broadening networks in order to gain sustainable employment.

Since 2014, Digital NEST has served >3,000 teens and young adults with free technology, a safe creative collaborative space, workforce skills training, mentors, inspiration and opportunities to soar. 87% are Latinx.

When: Sunday, September 29th from 1 – 3 pm
Where: Homeless Garden Project Farm in Santa Cruz (Shaffer Road at Delaware Ave)
Please bring:

  • The whole family
  • A sweet or savory vegetarian pie*
  • $5+ donation per person (or more!) to benefit Santa Cruz Welcoming Network

*If baking isn’t your thing, don’t worry! Come & just bring an extra donation.

We need your help:

Yours in Pie and Community,

Cori, Gwen, Benito, and David

P.S. Can’t make it to our Fall 2024 potluck? You can donate directly to Digital NEST. Just mention Pie for the People in your notes. Thank you!

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THIRD PIE FOR THE PEOPLE-SANTA CRUZ EVENT IS OCTOBER 3, 2015! 

When: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 2—4 pm

Where: Depot Park—Freight Building, 119 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What: A community pie potluck
extravaganza to raise money for Davenport Resource Services Center… “ the Center serves as an advocate and resource for the area’s culturally diverse and low-income population” including support services for education, health, community, and food distribution/assistance.

Please bring:

  • The whole family!
  • A sweet or savory pie* (quiches, tarts, crisps & crumbles are great!) OR a $5+ donation per person
  • Your own plate/fork/spoon/napkin/mug
  • A cash donation for Davenport Resource Services Center

* Please make all pies vegetarian. Bring your pie in a disposable/recyclable tin if you can.

Download & share a flyer for the event!