Join Father Joe's Villages to Pack and Distribute Food Packages!
Event description
What You Will Do:
Volunteers will assist with distributing food to external agencies and the community by helping put together food packages to-go (drive-thru style), volunteers will hand the bags or boxes to people from the community who pull up in their vehicle.
The packages usually contain: pasta, cereal, canned goods, nuts, etc. (This service is for people in the community experiencing food insecurity.)
Address:
3350 E Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Minimum Age:
18+
Agenda:
11:30 - Volunteers Arrive and Check In
11:35 - 12:30 - Prepare food packages
12:30 - 2:00 - Distribute packages to clients' vehicles as they drive up
2:00 - 2:30 - Wrap up, thank you
What to Bring:
Mask
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Dress code: long pants, a blouse or shirt with sleeves (long or short), and closed-toe shoes. No shorts or sandals.
Parking:
The Home Office is the front of this address: 3350 E Street, San Diego, CA 92102. The warehouse which is where this volunteer event takes place is in the back of the building. Take 33rd Street to Pickwick Street, take a right, and continue through the open gate.
Where to Meet:
Loading docks of the warehouse (back of building). Volunteers are welcome to enter the warehouse to connect with the wonderful warehouse team.
About the Organization:
Father Joe’s Villages mission is to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time. Their values are expressed in CREED. They are the foundation of their work. C - Compassion, concern for others and a desire to assist. R - Respect, an act of giving particular attention or special regard. E - Empathy, understanding, an awareness of and sensitivity to the feelings of others. E- Empowerment, Helping others to help themselves. D - Dignity, counting all people worthy of our esteem.
About Project Helping:
Our mission at Project Helping is to improve mental wellness through accessible experiences that create purpose and community. By volunteering with us, you can meet new people, make a difference in your community, and improve your mental wellness! Learn more at projecthelping.org/volunteer