URGENT: Package meals for Homeless Meal Delivery

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ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army - San Francisco, CA

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During the COVID-19 crisis, The Salvation Army is distributing approximately 1400 fresh meals Monday through Saturday to over 45 homeless encampments across San Francisco as part of MealsInPlaceSF.

We urgently need volunteers to help package prepared food in food bags each day prior delivery. After packaging, the meals will be delivered by teams made up of Salvation Army Officers, staff and other volunteers.

PPE (masks and gloves) will be provided. All possible efforts are being taken to ensure social distancing is maintained. This volunteer activity does not involve any direct client contact.

DETAILS: Shifts are Monday through Saturday from 11am to 1:30pm (approximately). Up to 8 volunteers per shift.

We ask that all volunteers register through The Salvation Army volunteer site by copying and pasting the link below into a browser and following the steps. You will be provided with full details, complete volunteer paperwork and choose your preferred shift(s).
https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityDetail.aspx?ID=5147(cut and paste into browser window)

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About The Salvation Army - San Francisco, CA

Location:

832 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, US

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Description

The Salvation Army was established in London in 1865, and since 1883 has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area, offering practical support, spiritual comfort and a critical safety net to people in need. The safety net is funded in part by donations from the Red Kettle Campaign which started in San Francisco in 1891. Nearly 600,000 San Franciscans receive assistance from the Army annually through a range of social services; clothing and shelter for the homeless, food for the hungry, opportunities for underprivileged children, alcohol rehabilitation, transitional housing, nutritional and housing support for seniors and relief for disaster survivors. For every dollar donated to The Salvation Army, 82 cents is used to support those services in the 16 facilities throughout San Francisco and South San Francisco communities. For more information go to sanfrancisco.salvationarmy.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SalvationArmySF.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Crisis Support, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

Mon Jun 01, 2020 - Tue Jun 30, 2020
11:00 AM - 01:30 PM

WHERE

850 Harrison StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107

(37.779945,-122.40128)
 

DATE POSTED

June 11, 2020

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 hours
  • standing, lifting, must be healthy and no underlying health issues. Volunteers will be screened against sex offender registry.

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