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ORGANIZATION: DESIRE FOUNDATION INC

grocery drive2

Interstruct Inc, in partnership with The Desire Foundation Inc, will provide a hot meal, haircuts, and community resources to Parramore's growing homeless population. By providing a range of fresh fruit, vegetables, dry foods, and dairy products, the service aims to alleviate the pressures of accessing healthy food for clients within our community.

4 Shifts

  • Thu Feb 20, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM EST - Spots available: 2
    food pick up (second harvest)
  • Fri Feb 21, 2025 - 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM EST - Spots available: 3
    food pick up (second harvest)
  • Fri Feb 21, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    outreach, sorting, event prep
  • Sat Feb 22, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 03:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    event day, shifts ranging from 7-3pm
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About DESIRE FOUNDATION INC

Location:

814 W Church St, ORLANDO, FL 32805, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide easily-accessible resources to the underprivileged and homeless residing in impoverished communities in Parramore and bring hope and happiness to those individuals and families by hosting community events such as job fairs, health screenings, food drives, housing placements, and more. Our goal is to continue to help improve the quality of life and shed light on the needs of those who we serve.

Description

The Desire Foundation Inc. engages in a boots on the ground approach to provide community resources in the community of Parramore, one of Central Florida’s most underserved communities. Understanding that with the proper resources, the trajectory of an individual’s life may be forever positively impacted, The Desire Foundation Inc. hosts major community events on an annual basis to advance its mission.

Our events include: Grocery Drives, Blessing Bags, Thanksgiving with a Friend, Holiday with a Friend: Christmas event, and more! : During the year, The Desire Foundation Inc. provides basic necessities, groceries, hot meals, clothes, gifts, toys, etc. to the underserved population of Parramore. We distribute a variety of canned goods, meats, vegetables, and more.

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CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Community, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

Thu Feb 20, 2025 - Sat Feb 22, 2025
10:45 AM - 03:30 PM
This opportunity has 4 shifts

WHERE

814 West Church StreetOrlando, FL 32805

(28.53986,-81.39177)
 

DATE POSTED

February 3, 2025

SKILLS

  • Food & Beverage Services
  • Food Service
  • Case Work / Management
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hour minimum
  • Please check email after signing up to view all available areas and to confirm your volunteer spot

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