- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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67 people are interested
2020 MLK Day Repack
ORGANIZATION: Food Bank For New York City
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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67 people are interested
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by joining us for a Weekend of Service.
Over MLK Day Weekend, Food Bank For New York City will welcome volunteers to our Warehouse & Distribution Center in the Bronx, uniting in an effort to repack 50,000 pounds of donated food to be distributed to those in need across New York City.
Get ready to sort, pack, box, weigh, and label to get these much-needed food items out the door to fellow New Yorkers.
Individuals, groups (up to 40 participants), and families (including kids age 5+) are welcome!
Choose your shift:
SATURDAY, January 18th:
Morning Shift: 10:00am-12:30pm
Afternoon Shift: 1:30pm-4:00pm
MONDAY, January 20th (MLK Day):
Morning Shift: 10:00am-12:30pm
Afternoon Shift: 1:30pm-4:00pm
- WHERE: This project will take place at our Warehouse at 355 Food Center Drive, Building #359 in Hunts Point in the Bronx (6 train to Hunts Point, then Bx6 to Food Center Drive/Hunts Point Market.) Parking is available on site at Hunts Point Market for a $3 cash fee per private vehicle or $8 fee per bus. We encourage participants to carpool or take public transit.
- WHO: Volunteers age 5 and up are welcome. Minors age 5-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Minors age 13-17 may attend independently with a copy of Food Bank's youth volunteer waiver completed in advance by a parent/guardian.
- GROUPS: For this event, we can accommodate school or community groups up to a max of 40 participants. If you are a corporate group or a larger community group, email Jessica Presedo at jpresedo@foodbanknyc.org for more details on sponsoring a shift.
- WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes. While the project is indoors, some areas of our Warehouse are not temperature-controlled so we recommend bringing extra layers to stay comfortable throughout your shift. We will have lockers available for volunteer belongings but space is limited so please leave valuables and large bags at home.
- PROVIDED: Lunch will be provided for volunteers, along with MLK Day t-shirts!
- QUESTIONS? Email volunteer@foodbanknyc.org.
We hope to see you on MLK Day Weekend!
4 Shifts
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 - 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat Jan 18, 2020 - 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
- Sat Jan 18, 2020 - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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About Food Bank For New York City
Location:
39 Broadway, Floor 10, New York, NY 10006, US
Mission Statement
We empower every New Yorkers to achieve food security for good.
Description
Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with more than 800 soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all. To learn more about our impact or get involved, visit foodbanknyc.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
355 Food Center DriveBronx, NY 10474
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 5