Make meals for the Community with FareStart--Weekends

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Join FareStart in making meals for community members in need.

We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We haveover 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools.Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building. Food is provided!

Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks; for example: assembling boxes for meal transportation, stamping meal bags, portioning, cleaning produce and more. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level.

Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along street.

Dates/Times: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• 9:45-10:00 am - arrival time, volunteers put items in lockers
• 10:00 am - kitchen volunteer orientation, tasks assigned
• 10:15 am - production begins
• 11:30am (30 min) lunch break*
• 12:00 pm- 3:00 PM - review final tasks, production resumes and help with cleanup

Contact: When you arrive please call the kitchen at 206-588-4020 to gain entrance to building.

Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish.

Health Considerations

• Do not volunteer if sick
• Mask-friendly environment