How One Expat in Mexico Helps Feed 300 People a Day

When many people imagine expat life in Mexico, they picture beaches, sunshine, and retirement. But there is another side to living here: becoming a helpful part of the local community. Giving back to the community that hosts us. CHAPTERS 00:00 A different side of expat life in Mexico 00:24 Meet Steve Johnson from San Felipe 01:02 Why Steve moved to Mexico 02:21 How Volunteers Without Limits began 03:06 Who receives the meals? 04:32 Preparing more than 300 meals every day 05:14 Delivering meals across San Felipe 05:52 How the program is funded 07:08 The people Steve will never forget 08:02 How you can help 08:58 Registered charity information 09:46 Why this program matters 10:25 A message for anyone moving to Mexico How YOU can Help Feed 300 People every day In-kind donation: rice, beans, lentils, oil, soy, pasta, vegetables, chicken, disposable plates, hydration drinks Monetary donation: every peso/dollar becomes food: PayPal: vwlmealprogramsf@gmail.com In this video, we meet Steve Johnson, owner of The Sweet Spot restaurant in San Felipe, Baja California, and one of the volunteers helping deliver more than 300 hot meals every day to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable residents through the Volunteers Without Limits program. What makes this story more special is that it isn't simply expats helping Mexicans. Local cooks, volunteers and community organizations work together every day to ensure that people in need receive a hot meal—and hope. If you're thinking about moving to Mexico, or you're curious about the reality of expat life beyond the beaches, this is a side of Mexico that many visitors never see. Have you ever volunteered in your community or discovered a local project that inspired you? We'd love to hear about it in the comments. Please like and subscribe for more honest videos about living in Mexico, moving to Mexico, San Felipe, Baja California and the people who make these communities so special. #LivingInMexico #MovingToMexico #SanFelipe #BajaCalifornia #Volunteer #Mexico #ExpatLife #Community