- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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88 people are interested
Food Pantry Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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88 people are interested
ECHOS hosts a food distribution 2-3 Tuesday mornings each month for our neighbors across Houston. All are welcome to come for food. Upcoming dates include:
- October 3, 24, 31, 2023
Volunteers work primarily outdoors in all weather. Gloves are required; masks are currently optional. Please wear rain boots and rain coat in inclement weather.
Teens 15+ may volunteer without a parent. We will certify volunteer hours via app, letter, email, etc.
Please see our volunteer calendar and pre-register online at volunteer.echoshouston.org
1 Shift
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morning /
07:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Please go to volunteer.echoshouston.org to view calendar and pre-register
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services
Location:
9600 S GESSNER RD, BLDG E, HOUSTON, TX 77071, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve people in need by providing access to the health and social service resources that can improve their lives.
Description
Benefits Application Assistance
ECHOS is a healthcare benefits access guide for our clients. Our Community Health Workers help families access the services they are eligible for. We help families submit applications for assistance programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, Harris Health (Gold Card), Medicare and SNAP (Food Stamps).
Homelessness Prevention Program
ECHOS provides basic needs and disaster financial assistance as funding allows. We also help families pay their rent/utilities with programs designed to prevent homelessness. Clients receive individualized case management to help achieve their goals and increase their families’ stability.
Food Security Program
ECHOS is weekly drive-through food distributions every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Walk-up are also welcome. We distribute nutritious non-perishable foods that help families augment their budgets and keep their children nourished. We also distribute fresh meat, fruits and vegetables from our partners at the Houston Food Bank, Second Servings and Common Market.
Healthcare Mobile Clinics
ECHOS partners with healthcare providers to build a healthy community, providing a safe, central location for children’s immunizations. The Texas Children’s mobile clinic visits our campus weekly, and appointments can be made by calling them at 832-824-6355.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9600 S. Gessner Rd, Bldg EHouston, TX 77071
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2023
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Distributions last 3 hours or until all the food is distributed.
- Wear casual clothes. Cold water and snacks provided. Bathroom on site. Gloves provided.