Thanksgiving Feast for 500 People!
ORGANIZATION: Seeds of Hope
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Seeds of Hope is partnering with St. Athanasius Episcopal Church and St. Paul's Commons to host a free Thanksgiving feast for 500 people in Echo Park, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed to assist with community outreach, meal prep in the days leading to the holiday, and serving on Thanksgiving Day. Join us in making this a wonderful, fun celebration!
Why: By volunteering to help with the Thanksgiving feast, you'll be providing a warm, nourishing meal to individuals and families in need, offering comfort and community as we celebrate with gratitude. Your time and support will help create a welcoming space where everyone can share a meal, connect, and feel cared for, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Who: Seeds of Hope is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles which seeks to Cultivate Wellness in our community. We provide garden-based nutrition education and practical cooking instruction to help our friends and neighbors live healthier. We also work with congregations, communities, and schools to transform unused land in to productive, lovely gardens and orchards to provide fresh and nutritious food in areas of need across the six-county diocese.
What to Expect: We are serving the meal on Thanksgiving Day but the work to prepare begins much earlier. There are multiple Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities you can sign up for below. Each shift is just 2 hours so that you can help and also enjoy your own celebrations. Volunteers will chop bread for stuffing, mash potatoes, prepare other vegetables, and help carve turkeys, and help prepare the room for the feast. We need lots of helpers to feed a sit-down meal for 500 people! Choose the date and time that aligns with your availability and interest:
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 | 3-4 PM Volunteers will help us spread the word by posting and handing out flyers about the free Thanksgiving feast.
Monday, Nov 25, 2024 | 6-8 PM Volunteers will help us chop bread for stuffing. We need a lot of chopped bread to make stuffing to feed 500 people.
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 | 6-8 PM Volunteers will chop vegetables. We need a lot of celery, garlic, and green beans chopped to feed 500 people.
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 | 6-8 PM Volunteers will help us preparing stuffing, mash potatoes, and set the dinning room to host our guests.
Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day!) | Multiple Shifts available - Volunteers will help us guide guests to their seats, serve the meal, serve drinks, and bus tables. Aprons will be provided.
What's Required:
Dress comfortably
All skills and abilities are welcome.
Anyone 12 years old or older or is invited to volunteer
If you find that you or anyone in your party is not able to make it to the shift you signed up for, please let the coordinator know so that others can have the opportunity to volunteer in your place.
Masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Please be mindful that we'll be spending time with community members who may have health vulnerabilities. If you have a fever or test positive for COVID, please stay home.
Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.
This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, Seeds of Hope.
All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety
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8 Shifts
Available spots are approximations
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Thu Nov 21, 2024
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11:00 PM to 01:00 AM PST
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Spots available: 6
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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Tue Nov 26, 2024
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02:00 AM to 04:00 AM PST
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Spots available: 10+
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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Wed Nov 27, 2024
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02:00 AM to 04:00 AM PST
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Spots available: 10+
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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Thu Nov 28, 2024
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02:00 AM to 04:00 AM PST
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Spots available: 10+
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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Thu Nov 28, 2024
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03:00 PM to 05:30 PM PST
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Spots available: 10+
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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Thu Nov 28, 2024
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05:00 PM to 07:30 PM PST
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Spots available: 10+
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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Thu Nov 28, 2024
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07:00 PM to 09:30 PM PST
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Spots available: 10+
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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Thu Nov 28, 2024
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09:00 PM to 11:30 PM PST
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Spots available: 10+
Los Angeles CA 90026 US
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About Seeds of Hope
Location:
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026, US
Mission Statement
Seeds of Hope is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles which seeks to Cultivate Wellness in our community. We provide garden-based nutrition education and practical cooking instruction to help our friends and neighbors live healthier. We also work with congregations, communities, and schools to transform unused land in to productive, lovely gardens and orchards to provide fresh and nutritious food in areas of need across the six-county diocese.
Description
eeds of Hope is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles which seeks to Cultivate Wellness in our community. We provide garden-based nutrition education and practical cooking instruction to help our friends and neighbors live healthier. We also work with congregations, communities, and schools to transform unused land in to productive, lovely gardens and orchards to provide fresh and nutritious food in areas of need across the six-county diocese.
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Los Angeles, CA 90026
DATE POSTED
October 31, 2024
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