MARCH 2018 - VOLUNTEER AT THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
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About the LA Regional Food Bank HUNGER IN L.A. We are a city of contrasts. While many are thriving, 1.4 million Los Angelenos face hunger. Los Angeles County is home to one of the largest populations of any county in the nation. We are also home to one of the largest accounts of hunger. An estimated 1.4 million people in Los Angeles County live with food insecurity, which means that approximately 16% of those who live here do not know where their next meal is coming from. Hunger affects old and young alike. While fixed-income seniors, people with disabilities and low-income families are the most visible examples of people who struggle, hunger doesn’t stop there. Hunger affects all groups of people regardless of education level, employment status or ethnicity. WHO WE HELP We distribute food and other essentials to children, seniors, families and other individuals in need. Community support enables the Food Bank to serve more than 300,000 people on a monthly basis. |
The Mission of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire food and other products and distribute them to needy people through charitable agencies or directly through programs; conduct hunger education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that alleviate hunger; and energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief. Our Vision is that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles. Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has distributed more than 1 billion pounds of food. It provides food to 300,000 people every month and in 2016 we distributed 55 million meals–that’s more than 62 million pounds of food. 20% of that food is fresh produce. The Food Bank collects food from hundreds of resources, which – with the help of 30,000 volunteers annually – it distributes through a network of more than 625 partner agencies. 97% of revenue raised goes directly to programs. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOOD BANK: https://www.lafoodbank.org/ |
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Without volunteers, the Food Bank would not be able to provide food for thousands of hungry people every week. Get together with a social, church or work group and spend a day with us.
All volunteers are asked to complete a liability release prior to participating in programs at the Food Bank. Minors must have the release signed by a parent or legal guardian. To download a copy of the release click here.
Our volunteer activity:
We'll be helping to make food packages for over 26,000 low income seniors, women with infants, and children in Los Angeles County. The food packages consist of items like canned fruit, canned vegetables, rice, cereal, and other non-perishable food items.
Without volunteers, the Food Bank would not be able to provide food for thousands of hungry people every week. Get together with a social, church or work group and spend a day with us.
All volunteers are asked to complete a liability release prior to participating in programs at the Food Bank. Minors must have the release signed by a parent or legal guardian. To download a copy of the release click here.
- Minimum age for volunteering is 14 years old.
- Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes.(No sandals, high heels, or open-toe shoes allowed in the warehouse.)
- Recommended to wear casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes)
- Be prepared to work in a cooler area; wear layers
Our volunteer activity:
We'll be helping to make food packages for over 26,000 low income seniors, women with infants, and children in Los Angeles County. The food packages consist of items like canned fruit, canned vegetables, rice, cereal, and other non-perishable food items.
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
All volunteers must register online
To register, follow these steps:
1- Click on the link below
2- Enter the case sensitive password: ABDAY10
3- Fill in the required information*
* Note: for "Organization" enter: Alexeyeva's Good Vibe Tribe Birthday Celebration
> > > > ALEXEYEVA'S GOOD VIBE TRIBE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION < < < <
More information: Our Official Group Listing!
To register, follow these steps:
1- Click on the link below
2- Enter the case sensitive password: ABDAY10
3- Fill in the required information*
* Note: for "Organization" enter: Alexeyeva's Good Vibe Tribe Birthday Celebration
> > > > ALEXEYEVA'S GOOD VIBE TRIBE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION < < < <
More information: Our Official Group Listing!
Upon registration, you will receive an email confirmation with all the logistics and forms.
If you do not receive the email confirmation, please check your spam/junk mail folder.
Parking is available on site.
If you do not receive the email confirmation, please check your spam/junk mail folder.
Parking is available on site.
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Event Details (in-person Hunger Hero):
Volunteer at the LA Regional Food Bank Saturday, March 10, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6055 East Randolph Street Commerce, CA 90040 (check-in begins at 8:00 a.m., project begins at 8:30 a.m.) |
Event Details (virtual Hunger Hero):
Every $1 donated provides enough food for 4 meals to feed hungry children, seniors, and families in Los Angeles. 
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