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ORGANIZATION: Francis on the Hill

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We distribute fresh wholesome grocery bags to 700 families each week. Help sort and package vegetables, bread, fruit, eggs, meat, etc. so that we can offer only the best to recipient families. Involves some counting and weighing, sorting and choosing. In an atmosphere of friendly, hard-working volunteers. Help prevent hunger. Mostly standing. Started when people were out of work from CoVID, but the need continues.

2 Shifts

  • 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
    Mondays or Wednesdays; especially need help Mondays. Shift times can be adjusted.
  • afternoon / 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
    Mondays or Wednesdays, especially need help Mondays. Shift times can be adjusted.
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Francis on the Hill

Location:

1614 Manchester Lane NW, Washington, DC 20011, US

Mission Statement

Francis on the Hill provides free groceries, diapers, clothing and other gifts to DC families through shared abundance, taking care of each other as one human family.

Description

We are an all volunteer organization that currently gives out about 500 bags of donated wholesome groceries weekly to recipients in need of food in Meridian Hill Park and nearby. We beautify the Park with hanging flower baskets and daily, early morning trash pickup. We distribute free diapers monthly. Our newest project is gathering food and supplies to ship to Ukraine with the help of Ukrainian partners.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Hunger
Immigrants & Refugees
Crisis Support, Hunger, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

5910 16th Street Northwestgarage is in alley behind the houseWashington, DC 20011

(38.9616,-77.03679)
 

DATE POSTED

August 13, 2023

SKILLS

  • Food Service

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • Two to three hours a week. The shift times can be adjusted to your schedule. Wednesdays are our most urgent need.
  • CoVID vaccinations, willingness to wear KN95 mask and to complete volunteer forms.

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