Volunteers, please remain at home if you have been experiencing any symptoms of illness! Also, all participants will need to have their temperature checked at the main office prior to volunteering for the day!
** It is vital that we get as many of these boxes packed and ready to roll out as possible! So please, please only sign up if you have a reliable means to arrive on time, and plan to attend this opportunity! TEAMS - YOU MUST BE ABLE TO FILL IN THE ALOTTED SLOTS IF YOU SIGN UP AND YOU MUST UNREGISTER WITHIN 1-2 WEEKS ADVANCE NOTICE!!**
Volunteers help pack several hundred boxes for senior citizens (age 60 and over) in our community, at our warehouse. Each supplemental box is designed to meet the nutritional needs of those in need. It features items such as beans, sauce, pasta, and canned fruits and vegetables.
The boxes are put on a roller belt and moved from volunteer to volunteer. Each volunteer places their food item in the box and passes it on. The boxes are quality checked at the end of the line and put on a pallet. Able-bodied volunteers also help with replenishment of food for those filling the boxes. Boxes are broken down and recycled. There is some clean-up after all of the boxes are packed.
- Masks and gloves are required still! If you would like to bring a pair of working gloves from home, you are more than welcome to! The rubber ones do tend to rip easily!
- Please dress appropriately and remember to wear closed-toed shoes with rubber bottoms!
- There will be a lot of movement, keep this in mind!
- If possible, please show up 30 minutes in advance so you have time to sign in.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at jmccoy@fredfood.org
