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22 people are interested
Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event at Long Beach City College - Pacific Coast Campus
ORGANIZATION: LA County Emergency Food Security Branch
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
The County of Los Angeles is committed to feeding our most vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are mobilizing public agencies, nonprofits, and importantly, the volunteer community to provide meals to anyone in need during the long months to come.
Mission Description: The Los Angeles County Emergency Food Security Branch is holding a drive-thru food distribution event at Long Beach City College - Pacific Coast Campus, located at 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, 90806.Your volunteer efforts will provide desperately needed hunger relief to at least 1500 vulnerable families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic crisis.
Email Tamara Hunter to sign-up at huntet@dcfs.lacounty.gov
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: Volunteers will assist with a variety of activities to support the event, including:
- Event Setup
- Intake
- Traffic Control
- Placing Boxes (15-36 lbs.) into Vehicles
- Clean Up
Requirements: Volunteers must be healthy, able to lift 36 lbs. boxes of food and stand for several hours. Volunteers must be 18 and over.
Dress Code: Volunteers should dress casually, e.g., jeans and a t-shirt. Shoes should be comfortable and supportive flats with a closed toe, e.g., tennis shoes. We recommend that you bring a hat and sunscreen, as the day may be warm.
Additional Details: Volunteers will be provided PPE, water, and lunch. Social distancing will be practiced.
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About LA County Emergency Food Security Branch
Location:
500 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Mission Statement
The County of Los Angeles is committed to feeding our most vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are mobilizing public agencies, nonprofits, and importantly, volunteers to provide meals to anyone in need during the long months to come.
Description
The LA County Emergency Food Security Branch was established to coordinate and leverage resources to address COVID-19-related food insecurity for all residents of Los Angeles County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1305 East Pacific Coast HwyLong Beach, CA 90806
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 8-hour day
- Volunteers must be healthy, able to lift 36 lbs. boxes of food, and be on their feet for several hours. Volunteers must be 18 and over.