Mobile Food Distribution
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Support our community members in need by assisting with a food distribution at multiple sites in Gaithersburg, MD! Volunteers will help unload food boxes of produce, proteins, and prepared meals at three different locations. Now more than ever we need volunteers to assist our operations as more people in our community begin to rely upon local food donation centers. We will meet at Hillside Senior Living and proceed to two other locations for a fun, quick, and impactful volunteer event.
Location: Meet at
- Hillside Senior Living - 200 Skidmore Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877- 10:30 AM
Rosaline Bangura - 404-786-4750
Drop-off site - In front of Leasing Office
- Whetstone Apartments -22 Whetstone Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 - 11:15 AM
Donna Ridgeley - 240-626-5389
Drop-off site - sidewalk and courtyard in front of Leasing Center
- Rosedale Apartments - 16 O'Neill Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 - 12:00 PM
Bonnie Roynestad - 301-926-1033
Drop-off site - in front of Leasing Center or at Casey Center in case of rain
Date: Friday, March 5, 2021
Time: 10:30am -12:45pm
Volunteer Duties:
- Unload the food truck and bring boxes of food to the sites (volunteers will not interact with residents but will drop the food packages in an empty room at each location)
- Provide your own transportation to each of the 3 sites (locations are within 2.5 miles of each other)
- Be able to lift and carry 15 lbs. repeatedly
- Wear a mask and maintain social distancing
Sign up HERE
About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Location:
924 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. Motivated by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and guided by Catholic social and moral teaching, Catholic Charities strengthens the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. To this end we affirm and support the dignity of all human life, strengthen families and serve the poor and most vulnerable.
Description
For more than 80 years, families, children and adults in need of help and hope have been able to turn to Catholic Charities to find comprehensive, caring and competent support. Last year our 63 programs working in 48 locations across the District of Columbia and the surrounding Maryland counties served more than 126,000 men, women and children of all economic, religious and social backgrounds.