THE WISH BOOK SERIES

Wish Book is an annual project of The Mercury News that invites readers to help their neighbors.

WISH: Donations will help Martha’s Kitchen provide hot meals to the homeless population, the unemployed and families struggling to pay rent and buy food. Goal: $25,000

HOW TO GIVE: Donate at wishbook.mercurynews.com or mail in the coupon.

ONLINE EXTRA: Read other Wish Book stories and view photos and video at wishbook.mercurynews.com.