Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event in South El Monte

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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 in El Monte.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.

Mission Date and Time: July 15 th, from 7AM - 3PM

Email Tamara Hunter at huntet@dcfs.lacounty.gov to sign up

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.