Food Drive Collection for Combat Hunger - Downtown Encampment!

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ORGANIZATION: Food Bank of Iowa

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This November marks Star 102.5’s 29th Annual Combat Hunger, the largest community-wide food drive in the state. With 1 out of every 9 Iowans experiencing hunger issues, including 1 in every 7 children, we need your help to raise awareness about hunger in Iowa. We will be downtown on Friday, November 22nd 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 Jenny.

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 Michaela at mdevaney@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

2 Shifts

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  • Fri Nov 22, 2019 - afternoon / 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Fri Nov 22, 2019 - morning / 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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About Food Bank of Iowa

Location:

2220 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, US

Mission Statement

The Food Bank of Iowa is a charitable, not-for-profit organization committed to our mission of alleviating hunger through food distribution, partnership and education.

Description

From the time the dock doors opened in 1982, we have maintained our No. 1 priority - maximizing "food in - food out" to meet the critical needs of a diverse population through our network of partner agencies in 55 Iowa counties.

As a non-profit food bank, our primary role is to provide food to the charitable agencies offering direct service to hungry Iowans.

These partner agencies include:

  • Food pantries
  • Soup kitchens
  • Homeless shelters
  • Shelters for victims of domestic violence
  • Nonprofit day care centers
  • Residential care centers
  • Child and senior programs

Along with traditional food banking, the Food Bank of Iowa also operates three successful programs: Backpack Buddies, HUSH and the Fresh Produce Project.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Hunger
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Hunger

WHEN

Fri Nov 22, 2019
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

1416 Locust StreetDes MoinesDes Moines, IA 50309

(41.5843,-93.63528)
 

DATE POSTED

November 20, 2019

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 8
  • 2 hour shifts

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