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Food Access Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley (CA)
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Looking for volunteers to help coordinate our Food Access program with youth, agencies, pantries, etc.
We provide meals - whether it’s a shared meal with a mentor, snack packs from street teams, or food pantry supplies. Once youth have access to nutritious food, our teams offer regular food baskets and connect them to local resources-empowering them to regain dignity, build stable lives, and make better decisions.
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About StandUp for Kids - Silicon Valley (CA)
Location:
1346 The Alameda, Ste 7387, San Jose, CA 95126, US
Mission Statement
We serve unaccompanied homeless and at risk youth - and young parents with children of their own - up to their 25th birthday. Our ongoing mission is to end the cycle of youth homelessness.
Description
Youth homelessness continues to be one of the most challenging issues facing our society today:
Over 2 million kids are currently homeless in the US
Youths make up 27% of the total homeless population and are the fastest growing segment
Half of all homeless kids are under the age of 15
13 homeless teens die on the street every day
Teens leave their homes for many different reasons, but ultimately because their home is an unsafe environment. These kids "couch surf" at the homes of their friends if they are fortunate, or find ways to live anonymously on the street if they aren’t so lucky. Some of them go it alone, some of them reach out for help, but all of them dream of a better future.
Our all-volunteer organization, STANDUP FOR KIDS Silicon Valley, helps these homeless teens ages 12-24, by providing them with the basics of food, clothing and hygiene products, assisting them with school, medical and legal issues, getting them vocational training and job search assistance and working with them to create a life plan for that better future they desire. Our core programs are outreach, mentoring and housing support.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Homeless & Housing,
Hunger
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
95112
(37.345623 ,-121.88472 )
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- at least 6 months
- Be willing to shop and deliver food.