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23 people are interested
Food Pantry Helpers - Arlington, VA
ORGANIZATION: Wesley Housing/Wesley Property Management
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23 people are interested
Start the new year helping others! The Food Pantry Program at Wesley Housing’s Whitefield Commons Community Resource Center in Arlington, VA offers food for families facing hunger by providing staples such as bread, eggs, milk, a protein, fresh fruit and vegetables, thus providing families a steady source of healthy foods is critical to achieving family stability. Participants in the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Program experience reduced household food insecurity, increased access and consumption of nutritious foods, reduced household food budgets, and an increased knowledge of health education. Helpers are needed to do the following: Assist with sorting of perishable and non-perishable food items Assist with storage, coordination, and distribution of food delivery Work with center staff to monitor flow of service Ability to lift boxes and crates of food up to 20lbs.
We need dedicated volunteers with a heart to be involved with hunger relief in their community. Every Wednesday, 9:45am-1:00pm. Minimum time commitment of one Wednesday per month.
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About Wesley Housing/Wesley Property Management
Location:
2311 Huntington Ave, Alexandria, VA 22303, US
Mission Statement
Wesley Housing builds up the lives of our most vulnerable community members by creating and operating healthy, supportive, stable, affordable housing communities.
Description
Wesley Housing is a nonprofit affordable housing developer operating 29 communities totaling over 2,300 affordable housing units, serving over 25,000 individuals. In addition to housing, Wesley Housing also provides services to its residents through Community Resource Centers which offer afterschool programs for youth, computer training, job skills training, ESL classes, nutrition classes and recreational programs for youth and adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
106 N. Thomas St.Arlington, VA 22203
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Every Wednesday; 9:45am - 1:00pm.