Projects: Carousel and Re-pack projects - Volunteers will process over 60,000 pounds of food that will go out to the hungry people in our community.
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 8am to noon
Address: 535 Portwall, Houston 77029
Contact
Venniece Robbins via email:
vrobbins@houstonfoodbank.org
or call 713-547-8609
Must be over age 8 years
Dress: Jeans, T-shirt, and tennis shoes
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About the Backpack Buddy Club?
Many children who rely on free or reduced-priced lunches during the school year go home to meager or no meals on weekends. The Houston Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Club works to fill that gap.
On Fridays, at participating schools and other locations, children take home child-friendly, nonperishable, easily consumed and vitamin-fortified food. The food is given to the children discreetly, to avoid inviting unwanted attention.
How to get involved:
Make a donation to the Backpack Buddy Club through the Houston Food Bank. Gifts of any amount are welcome. Donate healthy, nonperishable child-friendly food (see list below).
Donate
Help support Houston Food Bank programs like the Backpack Buddy Club!
Donate Online
Contact
Lizbel Guzman
Backpack Buddy Club Coordinator
832-369-9205
lguzman@houstonfoodbank.org
Comments/Questions
Comments/questions - Please complete the Backpack Buddy Club Comment Form
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Re-Pack: The Re-Pack project for our younger volunteers; particularly for families and groups with kids under the age of 16. Volunteers will assist in re-bagging items such as rice, beans, coffee or cereal into small 2lbs bags in a “kid-friendly” room.
*New* Portwall Warehouse and Distribution Center Projects
535 Portwall St. Houston, TX 77029
Volunteer for the Re-Pack Project.
Minimum age of 8 years
Available volunteer dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Group Volunteer FAQ's:
1. What are your volunteer hours?
The Houston Food Bank offers the following volunteer shifts:
Portwall Warehouse:
Monday and Wednesday 8:00am to noon, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00am to noon, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
and 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Keegan Kitchen:
Monday through Saturday 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm
2. What are your age requirements?
For safety purposes the minimum age for volunteering is 8 years of age.
Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult when volunteering.
3. When bringing groups of youth, do you have requirements for chaperones?
Yes, the group will provide adult supervision Due to safety concerns, children 8-15 may
volunteer only with adult supervision. For youth groups (12-15 years old), one adult is
required for every ten youths. Please be sure accompanying adults understand they will
be helping to supervise the group.
4. If I need to cancel or the number of volunteers changes do I need to call the
Houston Food Bank?
Yes, it is important that you let the Volunteer Coordinator know if you cannot attend, if
you increase the number of volunteers or if your number of volunteers is less than your
original estimate. The Houston Food Bank uses a volunteer work force daily and schedules
according to its needs. If you cannot make the session please call in enough time so the
Volunteer Coordinator can schedule other volunteers. In addition if your number of
volunteers increases or decreases it is can affect the volunteer session.
5. Do I need to make an appointment to volunteer or can I walk-in?
All volunteering is by appointment only and must be done on the Houston Food Bank’s
website. When a group leader makes their appointment he/she will receive a volunteer
“boarding pass. This “boarding pass” must be printed out and brought to the volunteer
shift.
6. What should my group wear?
Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse
or kitchen. No sandals/flip-flops, short skirts/shorts above the knee or low-cut shirts.
Individuals wearing opened toed shoes will not be allowed in warehouse areas.
7. What will I be doing?
The Houston Food Bank is a packaging and distribution setting. Volunteers will be placed
in areas based on the age of volunteers and current needs of the food bank. Physical or
mental limitations should be discussed prior to scheduling a volunteer session. On the day
of their scheduled volunteer shift, all volunteers will be orientated prior to beginning their
volunteer project.
8. Where do I park?
Any available parking spots in the front of the Foodbank. Over 300 parking spots are
available. Carpooling is always encouraged.
9. When I get there where do I report?
All volunteers are asked to report to the Welcome Desk in the lobby. A Welcome sign is
visible when you walk into the lobby. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled
volunteer shift
10. Does my group need to sign in?
Yes, be sure each group volunteer brings their volunteer “boarding pass”. The boarding
pass is emailed to each volunteer group member when they register to volunteer. Upon
arrival, each volunteer “boarding pass will be scanned, officially signing them in
11. Does the Houston Food Bank keep track of volunteer hours?
Yes, the Houston Food Bank keeps accurate records of all volunteer hours. Volunteers
must sign in and out when they volunteer- this ensures we have accurate data
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Frequently Called Numbers:
Volunteer Opportunities - Anya Gersib @ 713-547-8634
Tours - Anya Gersib @ 713-547-8634