Emergency Response Food Distribution Effort in Newark
Jersey Cares
Since April 2nd, the Covid-19 Emergency Response Food Distribution Effort has bagged and distributed over 750,000 pounds of fresh food and essential food items to over 1,500 seniors and 500 families each week in the city of Newark, NJ. Food is donated by Table to Table.
Volunteers will assist in the unloading of food pallets and supplies as well as preparing 2000 bags of fresh produce. After the preparation of the bags, volunteers will then help load the bags onto vans for delivery to Senior Buildings and families living in Newark, NJ.
Volunteer Guidelines: COVID-19
· PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: MASKS, GLOVES, AND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED · TEMPERATURE CHECKS WILL BE TAKEN · AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH WITH UNWASHED HANDS. · CLEAN AND WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER VOLUNTEERING FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS. · VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER PRE-SCREENING SURVEY PRIOR TO ATTENDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION DATE. VOLUNTEER PRE-SCREENING SURVEY
Need to know:
· Volunteers must be 16 years or older
· Street parking available outside of the Greater Newark Conservancy
· Dress comfortably
· Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided
About Jersey Cares
Location:
290 West Mount Pleasant Ave, Suite 1320, Livingston, NJ 07039, US
Mission Statement
As a leader in volunteerism in New Jersey, Jersey Cares increases the level of meaningful volunteer engagement by creating and managing efficient, impactful projects that address critical community-identified needs.
Description
Jersey Cares works to meet community needs by making volunteering easy and meaningful. We provide flexible, structured, team-based opportunities for volunteers to impact a variety of nonprofit organizations and bring positive change to local communities. Jersey Cares works directly with local organizations to identify their needs, and trains volunteer leaders to manage projects that address those needs. Most projects are ongoing, and volunteers (other than the Project Coordinators) commit to only one day at a time. All of this enables you to volunteer whenever and however fits your interests and schedule, and yet always make a real difference. Simply choose "Volunteer" from the left menu to get started on your volunteering adventure!