AFRICAN COMMUNITY HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT
Cause Area
Location
16256 MILITARY RD S STE 206 SEATAC, WA 98188
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Aug 24
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Oct 26
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08:00 AM
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04:00 PM
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Seattle, WA 98106
Come volunteer at the Delridge Farmers Market! We have a variety of activities available for all ages, interests, and mobility levels. These can include: assisting our vendors with booth set up and tear down packing our free, local organic produce bags for food insecure families assisting with distributing youth bucks welcoming customers and showing folks around the market helping count and pack leftover produce after market for free distribtion petting cute dogs and much more! Please note: our biggest need for assistance is in the mornings between 8-11 am, and afternoons between 2-4 pm, and you are always welcome to join for as much or as little time as you are able. The Delridge Farmers Market features vendors of color from cultures across the globe bringing fresh, local, relevant food and goods to the Delridge community. We also bring in a variety of community organizations providing essential social, health, education and other services. This is an entirely non-profit enterprise - we take no cut of sales from our vendors and rely on the generous support of volunteers to assist with our operations. Our market offers variety of food assistance programming including free local produce grab and go bags, youth grocery vouchers, unlimited SNAP matching, Fresh Bucks, WIC and Senior FMNP, youth bucks so all kids get a chance to shop for themselves, and much more to ensure free, healthy options are available for all in need. At the end of market, we purchase leftover produce from our farmers and distribute free of charge to community. We also offer delicious breakfast for all our volunteers from one of our Somali chef partners, so come hungry and share in the abundance with us this season!
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2024
Sep 4
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Nov 6
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01:30 PM
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08:30 PM
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SeaTac, WA 98188
Come volunteer at the SeaTac Farmers Market! We have a variety of activities available for all ages, interests, and mobility levels. These can include: assisting our vendors with booth set up and tear down packing our free, local organic produce bags for food insecure families assisting with distributing youth bucks welcoming customers and showing folks around the market helping count and pack leftover produce after market for free distribtion petting cute dogs and much more! Please note: our biggest need for assistance is in the afternoons between 1:30-3:30 pm, and evenings between 6:30-8:30 pm, and you are always welcome to join for as much or as little time as you are able. The SeaTac Farmers Market features vendors of color from cultures across the globe bringing fresh, local, relevant food and goods to the SeaTac community. We also bring in a variety of community organizations providing essential social, health, education and other services. This is an entirely non-profit enterprise - we take no cut of sales from our vendors and rely on the generous support of volunteers to assist with our operations. Our market offers variety of food assistance programming including free local produce grab and go bags, SNAP-EBT matching, $5 youth bucks so all kids get a chance to shop for themselves, and much more to ensure free, healthy options are available for all in need. At the end of market, we purchase leftover produce from our farmers and distribute free of charge to community. Our markets center culture and cultivate community, working to build food security in historic food apartheid zones (or food desert neighborhoods) along with access to holistic health and wellness programming, while eliminating barriers to market access for farmers, chefs, and artisans of color.
Date Posted: Aug 1, 2024
Organization Information
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION: To provide opportunities for African Diaspora immigrant and refugee communities, families, and individuals in King County to attain health and housing stability, economic development, high-quality education, and referrals to legal services.
Description
Led by visionary women of color, African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) provides culturally-relevant, holistic wraparound social services, education programs, and economic development opportunities by and for the African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community in King County.
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