Burrito Project - Fullerton

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Group of bicyclists of all abilities that gather on Sundays at 2pm and ride bikes to local parks distributing burritos while developing relationships with the homeless community.

Location: Fullerton, CA
Members: 57
Latest Activity: Aug 18

FAQ

Where: 1341 West Baker Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833
When: Every Sunday at 2pm. Call Ted to confirm at 714-458-6577

The Burrito Project began over a year and a half ago after reading an article in “Bicycling Magazine”. The BP was started by a group of bicycle messengers in Los Angeles that wanted to serve the people on Skidrow.
I thought it would be great to do a service project on my birthday – so I sent out an e-mail to my friends and the rest is history.
The primary objective of the Burrito Project is to connect with people that have been displaced. The food is a tool to make a personal connection with people. More important, the people living on the streets now have someone praying for them.

There are a few ways you can become involved with the Burrito Project:
1) Active Support
a. Show up Sunday at 2:00pm
b. Food prep – making burritos
c. Packaging lunch bags
d. Loading cars & bikes

2) Passive Support
a. Prepare burritos offsite
b. Collect clothes
c. Donate supplies
d. Prayer support

Frequently Ask Questions:
1) Q: Where and when do you meet? A: We meet every Sunday at 2:00PM at 1341 West Baker Avenue, Fullerton, 92833 – 714-458-6577
2) Q: Do I need a bike? A: No, many people drive the route in a car
3) Q: Do I need a helmet? A: Yes
4) Q: Do I need a headlight on my bike? A: Yes, and a rear blinking light is a good idea
5) Q: What happens if it rains? A: We still go out, but we drive the route in autos
6) Q: What should I bring if I am going to ride? A: Helmet, light, rear blinker, water bottle, and backpack
7) Q: What should I bring if I am going to drive the route in a car? A: Backpack or reusable grocery bag to carry lunch bags & supplies
8) Q: How many miles is the route? A: Approximately 8 miles
9) Q: How long does it take? A: Approximately 2.5 hours
10) Q: How many people do you serve? A: 75-100 people
11) Q: How many people come out to the Burrito Project? A: as few as five and up to 25
12) Q: Are you seeing more people on the streets? A: Yes, every week we are meeting new people that have been displaced
13) Q: Can I donate supplies? A: Yes, bottled water, packaged snacks & chips, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, safety razors, soap, blankets, jackets, etc.
14) A: Do I have to stay for the entire time? A: No, you can leave at any time.

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me"
Matt. 25:40

"In the poor we meet Jesus in his most distressing disguises"
Mother Teresa-

"How can we worship a homeless man on Sunday and ignore one on Monday"
Shane Claiborne-

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Comment by Ted Tanouye on March 17, 2010 at 10:46pm: *****News******
BP will be hosting in the Hub on the 28th.
We could use a couple of volunteers during each service to help answer questions.
If you can help out please respond.

BP Report for March 7th

Prayer gathering:
Thanks to all of the hard core people who stood in the rain praying last week.

BP Run:
Bob Kendell donated a couple hundred beanies - thanks Bob
Bob Rake donated a ton of lunch meat, bread, fruits, and snacks - thank you Bob

Su Jung made 54 burritos for us this week - thank you Su

The team assembled and distributed 170 packed meals.
Each meal consisted of water, a burrito, fruit, chips, snack, and napkin.
31 participants joined us to hand out the food and fellowship with the homeless.
We visited La Palma park, Woodcrest, and a church in Brea.

Dinner:
A bunch of us went to El Camino Real to break bread Mexican style.

Comment by Ted Tanouye on March 10, 2010 at 10:25pm: BP Report for Feb. 28th

Prayer gathering:
Creating the space before the BP has been great. Thanks to all who attended last weeks prayer meeting.

BP Run:
Someone donated a couple hundred beanies that we distributed last week.
The team assembled and distributed 127 packed meals.
Each meal consisted of water, a burrito, fruit, chips, snack, and napkin.
Thank you Su Jung for making 50+ burritos for us this week.
30 participants joined us to hand out the food and fellowship with the less fortunate.
We visited La Palma park and the Fullerton Armory.

Dinner:
Breaking bread is an important element of the BP experience. It was great to hang with so many people last week.

Comment by Ted Tanouye on March 10, 2010 at 10:24pm: Burrito Project Report for Feb. 21st

Prayer gathering:
Creating the space before the BP has been great. Prayer has definitely been drawing the team closer together.
I believe God wants the BP to focus on developing the core team before we attempt to scale the project.

BP Run:
The team assembled and distributed 89 packed meals.
Each meal consisted of water, a burrito, fruit, chips, snack, and napkin.
Thank you Su Jung for making 50+ burritos for us this week.
21 participants joined us to hand out the food and fellowship with the less fortunate.
We visited La Palma park and the Fullerton Armory.

Dinner:
Breaking bread is an important element of the BP experience. We are able to share personal testimonies and what God is doing in our lives.

Comment by Maxim Karp on February 16, 2010 at 5:40pm

What an amazing Sunday we had! The team got together early on Sunday to wait on the Lord and see where he wants us to take Burrito Project. We spent about an hour in prayer and shared any visions or revelations we may have had. We also assembled and distributed a record number of meals. Burrito Project is evolving and changing peoples’ lives on both sides.

The main message that came out of the prayer session was that we need to spend more time in prayer and seek the God’s direction. So as a result, we are now meeting every Sunday at 2pm, an hour before we start getting everything ready, to pray together and seek direction from the Lord.

What we did:

We served 129 people and were able to fellowship with many of them.

The team assembled and distributed 122 packed meals. Each consisted of water, a burrito, fruit, chips, snack, and napkin.Thanks Su Jung for making more then 40 burritos for us this week.

15 participants joined us to hand out the food and fellowship with the less fortunate we serve.

We visited two parks and the Armory; (La Palma park and Woodcrest park)

What we need:

Bottled Water

Packaged Snacks

Chips

Fruit

Socks

What you can do to help:

Prepare burritos at home with your family or small group and drop them off on Sunday.

Come help us assemble the packed meals at 1341 W. Baker Ave., Fullerton on Sunday at 3:00pm

Come out on your bike or in your car to the help hand out the food and fellowship.

Donate to the Newsong Cause Campaign.

Please contact Ted Tanouye at (714) 458-6577 or ted.tanouye@gmail.com with any questions

Comment by Maxim Karp on February 12, 2010 at 7:06am: February 7th, 2010 - Status Report

What we did:

We served 121 people and were able to fellowship with many of them. Be sure to check the feature story on video...

The team assembled and distributed 121 packed meals. Each consisted of water, a burrito, fruit, chips, snack, and napkin.

Thanks Su Jung for making more then 40 burritos for us this week.

10 participants joined us to hand out the food and fellowship with the less fortunate we serve.

We visited La Palma park and the Fullerton Amrory.

Ted and Adrenne had a BBQ for us. We were able to share our testimonies and what God has been doing in our lives.

What we need:

Bottled Water
Packaged Snacks
Chips
Fruit
Socks

What you can do to help:

Prepare burritos at home with your family or small group and drop them off on Sunday.

Come help us assemble the packed meals at 1341 W. Baker Ave., Fullerton on Sunday at 3:00pm

Come out on your bike or in your car to the help hand out the food and fellowship.

Donate to the Newsong Cause Campaign.

Please contact Ted Tanouye at (714) 458-6577 or ted.tanouye@gmail.com with any questions

Comment by Maxim Karp on February 1, 2010 at 11:22am: What we did:

We served 122 people and were able to fellowship with many of them. Be sure to check out the stories on video...

The team assembled and distributed 122 packed meals. Each consisted of water, a burrito, fruit, chips, snack, and napkin.

Thanks Su Jung for making more then 40 burritos for us this week.

12 participants joined us to hand out the food and fellowship with the less fortunate we serve.

We visited two parks and the Armory; (La Palma park and Woodcrest park)

What we need:

Bottled Water
Packaged Snacks
Chips
Fruit
Socks

What you can do to help:

Prepare burritos at home with your family or small group and drop them off on Sunday.

Come help us assemble the packed meals at 1341 W. Baker Ave., Fullerton on Sunday at 3:00pm

Come out on your bike or in your car to the help hand out the food and fellowship.

Donate to the Newsong Cause Campaign.

Please contact Ted Tanouye at (714) 458-6577 or ted.tanouye@gmail.com with any questions

Comment by Maxim Karp on November 18, 2009 at 4:00pm: newsest video ya'll...

Comment by Steve Lu on August 24, 2009 at 8:50pm: Tommy,
That's great that you are serving the homeless in Charlotte. We bring and distribute whatever is donated to us, or that we purchase. The men, women and children out there I can imagine don't have a means to always wash the clothe they have or they just don't have enough clothing, hygiene and personal items. We've given tooth brush and tooth paste, mouth wash, soap, towels, underwear, socks, shoes, shirts, jackets, backpacks, blankets, gloves, beanies, rain pancho's, and of course food. Continue the great work and may God Bless you and your group.

Comment by Tommy Holderness on August 24, 2009 at 7:27pm: I do the same thing in Charlotte (but we ride at 7:30 a.m. and deliver breakfast burritos and juice/water). I'm curious about expanding by taking some clothing. How often do you do shoes and socks? How easy are they to give away? What else have you given away that has been appreciated (we gave away hand warmers last winter).

Comment by Steve Lu on August 24, 2009 at 12:52pm: Hello everyone. If you would like to visit our friends out at the parks during the week, feel free to contact me. Let's go! Shoot me a message on facebook.