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Bag Groceries to Feed Hungry Families
ORGANIZATION: Francis on the Hill
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Load fresh, wholesome groceries into bags that will be given to hungry families. We pass bags around in an assembly line, filling up to 250 bags with up to 25 pounds of fresh, wholesome food. Bags usually include either eggs, meat or fish, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, bread, etc.
Some volunteers load bags into vehicles. Others break down cardboard boxes.
Pallet jack experience helpful or may be learned on the job. (Both manual and electric.)
The program began with the start of Covid with people out of work; the need continues.
1 Shift
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morning /
09:00 AM to 11:45 AM EST
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FULL
Tuesday or Thursday mornings, assembly line style work in fun atmosphere
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About Francis on the Hill
Location:
1614 Manchester Lane NW, Washington, DC 20011, US
Mission Statement
Francis on the Hill provides free groceries, diapers, clothing and other gifts to DC families through shared abundance, taking care of each other as one human family.
Description
We are an all volunteer organization that currently gives out about 500 bags of donated wholesome groceries weekly to recipients in need of food in Meridian Hill Park and nearby. We beautify the Park with hanging flower baskets and daily, early morning trash pickup. We distribute free diapers monthly. Our newest project is gathering food and supplies to ship to Ukraine with the help of Ukrainian partners.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Hunger,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
5910 16th Street Northwestgarage is in alley behind the houseWashington, DC 20011
(38.961605 ,-77.036804 )
DATE POSTED
November 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Warehouse Equipment Operations
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Try it out and see how you like the work. We prefer regular help but are flexible.
- We have some forms we ask our volunteers to complete before joining us.