VIRTUAL NEED - Making Grocery Bags for Families in Need (DOS)

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Pathways of Hope | www.pohoc.org

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the Orange County Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) has been activated to support immediate volunteer needs, including hands-on and virtual opportunities during this disaster.



ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL PROJECT:

During the coronavirus pandemic volunteers are needed to assemble grocery bags and you can help from the safety of your own home as Virtual Volunteers. The grocery bags you make offiste will be used for our families picking up food at our food distribution center in Fullerton. We currently see anywhere between 30 and 80 households a day visiting the HUB. Thank you for supporting our community's most vulnerable residents during these difficult times!



GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Begin by deciding which type of grocery bag that you would like to make. Below are links to a few options, but whichever one you decide on it must be able to hold at least 6 canned food items and several small food boxes and/or produce. In other words, it needs to be strong enough to be able to hold the food to carry home.

The easiest grocery bag you can make is a no-sew t-shirt bag, and the directions are on the mommypotamus web page listed below. Note: double tie the knots at the bottom of the bag.



For materials, patterns, step-by-step tutorials and details you can visit these two online resources: No Sew T-Shirt Grocery Bag or Reusable Grocery Bags.



Select one of the following material option to make the grocery bags:

Old t-shirts (easiest way to go--all you need is a pair of scissors!)

Recycled plastic bags

Fabrics

Mesh

Oilcloth

Pillowcases

Sheer curtains

Canvas

Denim

Bird Seed Plastic

Mesh, ribbon, and fabric scraps

Flat sheets and webbing

Once you have the instructions and materials you are ready to assemble the grocery bags. Have fun assembling the bags with your family or via video teleconferencing friends and family. Please make sure all materials are washed and clean.

This information is also posted on our Pathways website at https://www.pohoc.org/remote-volunteering/.



DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS:

Once your first aid kit(s) has been completed you are ready to drop them off.

Drop off location: 611 S. Ford Ave, Fullerton CA 92832. Please wear a mask and knock on the far right door of the building.

Days and Times: Monday through Fridays between 9:30-11:30am! If this time does not fit your schedule, please let us know.

These are the drop off times that have been created for the safety of our staff and volunteers in order to maintain social distancing. Please park and knock on the far-right blue door and a staff member will collect the masks. You will not enter the building.



ABOUT PATHWAYS OF HOPE:

Pathways of Hope is a nonprofit organization that serves families and individuals throughout North Orange County. For over 45 years Pathways of Hope has been providing food, shelter, and support and prevention services to the hungry, homeless, and marginalized through the assistance of local congregations, volunteers, businesses, and grants from foundations and government agencies.

The Pathways of Hope HUB of Hope offers emergency food, hygiene, and sanitation items to homeless and low-income families and individuals as well as a walk-up center for individuals and families seeking housing assistance.