Help Volunteer at the Alameda County Community Food Bank!
Start 2010 by volunteering at the Alameda County Community Food Bank!
The Alameda County Community Food Bank works to end hunger in the East Bay/Alameda County. They provide donated and purchased food to 275 local non-profit agencies that provide nutritious meals/supplemental groceries to thousands of low-income families and individuals in our community. Your volunteer support will help distribute holiday donations to meal and pantry programs!
Date:
Saturday, January 9
Time:
9:00 am - noon
Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled and sign a waiver form.
Location:
Alameda County Community Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
The warehouse is located close to Oakland Airport. If you're driving, take the Hegenberger Rd exit from 880 and go towards the airport. Turn right at the Wal-Mart. If you're taking public transportation, take the #50 bus from the Coliseum BART station and walk down from the Wal-Mart. Click here for a map.
Register:
This event is FREE for all members and their guests. Children age 10 and older are welcome. Click here to become a member!
Please RSVP with the number of attendees. Contact Sylvia Kung at vp_events_eastbay@sfbayillini.org with any questions. For event day questions, please call or text 925.324.4221.
Event Details:
Please don't bring iPods, backpacks, purses, etc. into the warehouse. Please leave them at home or locked in the trunks of your vehicle.
It's important to dress in layers, as the temperature in the warehouse is warm or cool depending on the weather. Because you'll be helping to repack food, please wear casual and clean clothing, and comfortable closed toed shoes. Shorts are allowed but sandals, flip-flops, or any other open toed shoes are prohibited.
Any donation of nonperishable food is optional and would be greatly appreciated. Suggested item are canned vegetables, fruits, meats and fish; pasta and tomato sauce; beans, rice, peanut butter, cereal/oatmeal, powdered milk or nutritional beverages.
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