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16 people are interested
Pack groceries to help feed your homeless neighbors in Berkeley
ORGANIZATION: CONSIDER THE HOMELESS
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16 people are interested
Be a force for good: help feed the homeless by joining the BerkeleyStill Cares grocery delivery program run by Consider The Homeless, a 100% volunteer, grass-roots mobile soup kitchen.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is 100% volunteer -- there are no paid staff. Consider the Homeless! delivers food and survival supplies to unhoused Berkeley residents living on the street, in their car, or in an encampment. Unlike other services for the homeless, we do not require that people find their way to us. We go to them, and we meet them where they are...literally and figuratively.
What you would be doing:
- Filling grocery bags - Working with 5 or more other people in assembly line fashion, drop provided items into grocery bags that will be distributed to 100 people.
- You must be available Monday and/or Friday mornings from 9 to 11:30. It's important to be punctual.
- Grocery assembly takes place at our headquarters which is walking distance (4 blocks) from the North Berkeley BART.
- Be prepared to follow very specific instructions as to quantities and order of items to be added to bags.
- Sharing laughs, spontaneous singing and a joyful approach are always appropriate. You're likely to really enjoy the people you meet here.
- NOTE: This work is always done outside for COVID safety.
- You must be able to lift up to 20 lbs with ease, and to stand on your feet for up to 2 1/2 hours
We have two primary programs: 1) A mobile soup kitchen that delivers hot, homemade soup with bread and survival supplies in the evening every Thursday and Sunday, rain or shine. 2) During the pandemic, we've also been providing grocery bags of non-perishable, ready-to-eat foods & drinking water to about 80 people on both Mondays and Fridays.
Got questions? Don't hesitate to email Deb at info@considerthehomeless.org
More opportunities with CONSIDER THE HOMELESS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CONSIDER THE HOMELESS
Location:
1349 HEARST AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702, US
Mission Statement
CONSIDER THE HOMELESS! A small yet dedicated group of neighbors and friends who seek to alleviate the suffering of Berkeley’s homeless, our brothers and sisters who are living and sleeping on the streets of our fair city. Our goal is to offer whatever help we can to those living on the streets - beginning with the basic need for food. We strive to warm their bellies and their hearts while offering what we have, with a simple greeting and a smile. There is no hidden agenda. We gain their trust as we respect their privacy and we always treat them with the utmost respect.
Description
Consider The Homeless is a nonprofit, local grassroots organization in Berkeley, CA that is 100% volunteer -- we have no paid staff. We deliver food and survival supplies to unhoused Berkeley residents living on the street, in their car, or in an encampment. Unlike other services for the homeless, we do not require that people find their way to us. We go to them, and we meet them where they are...literally and figuratively. We have two primary programs: 1) A mobile soup kitchen that delivers hot, homemade soup with bread and survival supplies to over a hundred people, every Thursday and Sunday evening, rain or shine. 2) During the pandemic, we've also been providing grocery bags of non-perishable proteins, fruits, other ready-to-eat foods & clean drinking water to about 80 people on both Mondays and Fridays. We call this the "Berkeley Still Cares" program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 2771Berkeley, CA 94702
DATE POSTED
October 3, 2022
SKILLS
- Office Management
- Administrative Support
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Please see details in description.