- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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16 people are interested
Weekend Repack in Hunts Point (BRONX)
ORGANIZATION: Food Bank For New York City
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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16 people are interested
One Saturday each month, we welcome volunteers of all ages to our Warehouse & Distribution Center in the Bronx, uniting in an effort to repack thousands of 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.
Large groups and families are welcome. Choose one or both Saturday shifts:
Morning Shift: 10:00am-12:30pm
Afternoon Shift: 1:30pm-4:00pm
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This project will take place at our Warehouse at 355 Food Center Drive in Hunts Point in the Bronx (6 train to Hunts Point, then Bx6 to Food Center Drive/Hunts Point Market.)
- Volunteers age 5 and up are welcome. (NOTE: High school students may attend independently if they bring Food Bank's youth volunteer waiver completed by a parent or guardian. Email volunteer@foodbanknyc.org to request a copy of the youth waiver. Youth in middle or elementary school must be accompanied by at least one adult per five youth.)
- Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and refrain from wearing jewelry that may slip off while working.
- While the project is indoors, some areas of our Warehouse are not temperature-controlled. Please bring extra layers to stay comfortable throughout your shift.
Questions? Email volunteer@foodbanknyc.org.
5 Shifts
- Sat Dec 14, 2019 - afternoon / 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
- Sat Dec 14, 2019 - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 - afternoon / 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 - afternoon / 01:30 PM to 04:00 PM
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 - 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
July 10, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 5