Combat Hunger-Downtown Encampment

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Description:

This November marks Star 102.5’s 24th Annual Combat Hunger, the largest community-wide food drive in the state. With 1 out of every 8 Iowans experiencing hunger issues, including 1 in every 5 children, we need your help to raise awareness about hunger in Iowa. We will be downtown on Thursday and Friday, November 20 and 21, collecting food and funds that are dropped off at our 12th and Locust encampment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect food and funds from businesses, schools, and individuals that drop off at the encampment
• Collect food and funds from donors who drive by in their cars
• Have fun!

Qualifications:

• No experience necessary!

Attire:

• This event is outside, so please dress comfortably for the weather
• Safety vests will be provided for those working near the road

Time:

• Each shift is two hours long. You may sign up for consecutive shifts if you choose
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes in advance of your shift in order to get signed in and receive your instructions
• Check in will be near the stage. Please ask for Mike or Rob

Directions:

• The encampment is on 12th St. between Grand Ave. and Locust St. in downtown Des Moines
• Metered street parking is available around the area. Bring change with you to feed the meters
• "Smart" meters that accept debit cards are available on Locust from 10th St. to 15th St.

Age Requirement:

• There is no age restriction. All are welcome!
• This is a great family event!
• Children under 16 do not need to register for this event. After you register, please send an e-mail to Jessica at jireland@foodbankiowa.org with the first name and ages of any children you would like to bring with you

Support/Training:

• Staff will be onsite to provide you with the instructions for your shift
• Water will be provided

TO SIGN UP:

• Visit http://foodbankiowa.volunteerhub.com. Shift are two hours long and run from 6am-6pm Nov. 20 and 21. Please make sure to sign up for the times you prefer.