The ‘Snake Lady’ serves free lunch and more
LUCERNE >> Woman of the Year 2020 in Lake County Yvonne Cox, also known as “The Snake Lady,” is working with local organizations, Sunrise Special Services Foundation (SSSF), NCO EPIC, and Listos California, to host a support services and free bag lunch event Friday, November 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6278 E. HWY 20, Lucerne.
Cox is the owner of The Snake Lady’s Motorcycle Thrift Store and founder of the “Dignity Diner” project. Cox is known in the community for upholding a 21-year tradition of donating food in honor of her mother — a waitress of 25 years who also made an effort to provide meals.
L oc a l or ga n i zat ions SSSF, NCO EPIC, and Listos California have partnered with Cox in an effort to address the emergency preparedness needs of unhoused community members for Hunger and Homeless Awareness week.
Listos California is an organization focused on emergency preparedness for vulnerable populations in California. A Disaster Guide for People Experiencing Homelessness and a Disaster Ready Card will be distributed as part of a statewide effort.
“It is our goal to prepare anyone and everyone in our community with the proper resources for emergency preparedness,” says Tammy Alakszay, Lake County Coordinator at NCO EPIC; an emergency preparednessfocused group that serves the populations in Lake and Mendocino Counties.
SSSF will be providing information and resources at the event including housing stability, health and wellness, and other services while also providing emergency preparedness materials for those attending the event.
The event is designed to bring the community together. Everyone is encouraged to be part of the event by sending donations to thesnakelady.com. “Come serve or be served!” says Cox. For inquiries regarding the support services and free bag lunch event, please contact Sofia at sssf@pacific.net.
The event is designed to bring the community together. Everyone is encouraged to be part of the event by sending donations to thesnakelady.com.