Kick off the new year with service and community! After a successful shift in our schedule last month, we’ve decided to stick with our 4:00 PM start time. It worked beautifully for our volunteers and our neighbors downtown, so we’re keeping the momentum going.This month’s project will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Event Details

• When: Tuesday, January 27th
• Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Where: Common Room at First UU San Diego (298 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103)

What to Expect (The Itinerary)
Whether you can stay for the whole evening or just help with the prep, every hand makes a difference. You are welcome to participate in the preparation, the distribution, or both!

• 4:00 PM | Assembly: We gather in the Common Room to assemble burritos. This involves scooping beans, rice, and corn into warmed tortillas, wrapping them, and bagging them with two cold waters.
• 5:00 PM | Distribution: Once we’ve cleaned our workspace, we load up the van and caravan downtown to distribute the fresh meals to our neighbors.
• 7:00 PM | Return: We will return to the Hillcrest campus by 7:00 PM at the latest.

Note for Families: Children are more than welcome to support this project under the direct care of a guardian. It is a wonderful, hands-on way for families to serve the community together.

How to Sign Up
To ensure we have enough supplies and hands on deck, please send an RSVP to our Youth and Young Adult Coordinator:
RSVP to Lara Anderson: [email protected]

This initiative is proudly funded through our Young Adult Ministry program. We are incredibly grateful for the leadership and energy our young adults bring to this project every month.
We look forward to seeing you in the Common Room on the 27th!

We have some incredible news to share! Typically, our Burrito Project is a monthly staple, but thanks to the inspiring initiative of our youth volunteers, February 2026 will feature two opportunities to serve.

After learning about the costs associated with each project, a group of our youth stepped up and raised the necessary funds to add an entire extra service date to the calendar. Because of their hard work, we can reach even more neighbors in need this month.

Mark Your Calendars
To help us plan accordingly, please get these dates on your radar and RSVP as soon as possible. We are offering the same itinerary for both evenings:

• Monday, February 16, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

​Location: Common Room at First UU San Diego
298 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

What to Expect (The Itinerary)
Whether you can stay for the whole time or just a portion, your help makes a difference. You are welcome to participate in the preparation, the distribution, or both!

• 4:00 PM – Assembly: We gather in the Common Room to assemble burritos. This involves scooping beans, rice, and corn into warmed tortillas, wrapping them, and bagging them with cold water.
• 5:00 PM – Distribution: After cleaning our workspace, we load the supplies into the van and caravan downtown to distribute the meals.
• 7:00 PM – Return: We will be back at the Hillcrest campus by 7:00 PM at the latest.

Note for Families: Children are more than welcome to support this project under the direct care of a guardian. It’s a wonderful way for families to give back together!

How to Sign Up
Please RSVP to our Youth and Young Adult Coordinator, Lara Anderson, if you are interested in serving on one or both of these days.
RSVP Email: [email protected]

This initiative is proudly funded through our Young Adult Ministry program. We are so grateful to the young leaders in our congregation for making this second project possible. We hope to see you there!

This month's burrito project will take place on Tuesday, December 23rd. We are gathering in the Common Room at First UU to assemble burritos starting at 4:00 pm. Next, we will clean up our working area, load Lara's van and drive downtown to distribute the burritos by 5:00 . We will return to the Hillcrest campus by 7:00 at the latest. ​
 
Assembling burritos involves scooping beans, rice, and corn into a warmed tortilla, wrapping the tortilla, placing two burritos into a bag with two cold waters, and then putting the bagged items into a wagon.
 
You are welcome to participate in either the preparation, distribution, or both. 

Children are welcome to support this project under the direct care of a guardian.
 
RSVP to Lara Anderson ([email protected])

Prep Location and Caravan Meetup:
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
298 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
 
Funded through the Young Adult Ministry program