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Farmers Market Senior Box Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Hunger Action Los Angeles
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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34 people are interested
We need volunteers to pack food boxes for seniors. 4000 boxes need to be packed by September 30.
Background: Each summer, the federal government distributes thousands of Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons to low income seniors. These coupons worth a total of $20 can be used at participating farmers markets. Due to covid, with seniors as a vulnerable population, the federal and state governments have decided to cancel the coupon program temporarily and work with local agencies to pack goods from the farmers market and take them to the local food bank.
To make this a successful program we need volunteers at two participating farmers markets: Adams Vermont on Wednesdays 2 to 6 pm: and Pomona from 7 am to noon on Saturday.
Volunteers will be needed to fold and tape boxes, sort produce, fill boxes with produce, and fill trucks with boxes to take to the food bank. Volunteers will be trained, will receive face mask and gloves, will be advised of possible tasks and only perform those they feel safe and comfortable doing.
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About Hunger Action Los Angeles
Location:
961 S. Mariposa Ave. #205, Los Angeles, CA 90006, US
Mission Statement
Hunger Action Los Angeles (HALA) - works to end hunger through advocacy, education and direct services.
Description
ANTI HUNGER EDUCATION AND ORGANIZING: HALA equips low income people, nonprofit organizations and other concerned Los Angeles County residents with the information and skills needed to advocate for effective anti-hunger legislation. In conjunction with the California Hunger Action Committee, HALA organizes Hunger Action Day in Sacramento, an event which brings 400 low income residents to the Capitol to passionately speak about their life experiences and encourage legislators to support policies that helps all Californians, including child nutrition, access to CalFresh benefits, and a fair state budget. HALA educates hundreds of participants in their own communities on legislation and community engagement.
MARKET MATCH BONUS PROGRAMS: Market Match makes fresh food affordable by doubling the purchasing power of individuals and families on government administered voucher or cash aid programs -CalFresh /Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/Social Security and Women, Infants & Children (WIC)- at participating farmers’ markets. Eligible individuals receive $1 bonus coupons to match up to $10 of their own money or benefits. For example, an individual on SSI or SSDI can exchange $10 cash for 20 Market Match vouchers, enabling them to purchase $20 worth of produce. Vouchers can only be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables on the same day recipients receive it. The program has served over 3,000 residents and operates at 16 farmers markets in Los Angeles County.
PEOPLE’S GUIDE TO WELFARE, HEALTH AND OTHER SERVICES: In its 35 th print edition, the People’s Guide is the definitive social services booklet for professionals in the field, people in need of help, as well as those who simply want to assist their loved ones and neighbors. The 72 page guide provides up-to-date details on available government resources, how to obtain them, plus the rights and responsibilities of recipients in these programs. HALA took over publication in 2012 and prints the People’s Guides in English and Spanish.
FOOD JUSTICE NEWS/MEDIA: HALA utilizes multiple traditional and new media channels to highlight our mission and programs. To All Those Interested in Food and Justice, a weekly e-newsletter that delves into issues of hunger, food security, and the overall food system, reaches over 1000 subscribers. Our programs and events have received coverage by the Los Angeles Times, KPFK and other local media outlets.
OUR ALLIES: HALA collaborates with California Food Policy Advocates, Community Health Councils, Community Services Unlimited, LA Regional Food Bank, LA Community Action Network, Food Forward, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles, the Healthy Grocery Store Alliance, the LA Food Policy Council, SOVA Jewish Food Pantry, Project Chicken Soup, Healthy School Food Coalition, TELACU, WORKS, and numerous other organizations, promoting and supporting each others’ work and issues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Los Angeles CountyLos AngelesLos Angeles, CA 90007
DATE POSTED
January 20, 2021
SKILLS
- Inventory Management
- Data Entry
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Each of the six farmers markets has a different day and time. You can volunteer for one or more markets.