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