Albany Food Bank Volunteer
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Albany food bank volunteer. In the wake of covid 19 we ve postponed all large group gatherings including volunteer shifts of more than 10 people. We need all hands on deck as we adjust our food distribution efforts to meet complex and evolving public. Volunteer with us the foodbank team is small and we rely heavily on teams and individuals who generously give their time to help us get food to the people who need it. The role of the volunteer is in assisting operations of the albany foodbank.
Food fund and essentials drives. Feed albany is a 501 c 3 and nys registered charity which provides at risk and in need individuals in albany new york and the greater capital region with access to prepared packaged meal solutions by utilizing commercial kitchens unemployed restaurant workers volunteers and the use of donated vehicles to produce package and distribute prepared meal solutions. We have different volunteer opportunities available in each state if you would like to volunteer select your state below. Agency list by county.
The albany foodbank receives bulk food supplies from generous providers and ultimately prepares food hampers to supply other agencies requesting urgent food supplies for their clients. Host a food or non food drive. Because of the training involved we ask those that are interested in this opportunity to make a regular commitment to volunteering weekly monthly etc. This involves a variety of tasks including making up soup and vegie packs loading trucks etc favourite opportunity.
The food pantries for the capital district. Pantry stocking and sorting help us get the pantry ready for clients by sorting and organizing food and personal care items. Food industry and farm donations. Volunteer as a group.
Individual volunteers help us sort and pack non perishable food donations in our salvage sorting room tuesday friday mornings from 9am 12pm. Becoming a member. As a coalition of more than 60 food pantries in albany rensselaer saratoga and schenectady counties we are here 2 help given unprecedented times the food pantries for the capital district is working diligently to ensure that our local food pantries are prepared in the face of circumstances that are devastating to our most vulnerable community. Volunteer options include but are not limited to.
We provide groceries to families in the napls district through our food pantry. Volunteer at the food bank. Make an appointment to shop the pantry on thursdays from 1 00 7 00 p m fridays from 3 00 6 30 p m and saturdays from 9 30 a m. Retail sales driving transportation food preparation service the role of the volunteer is in assisting operations of the albany foodbank.
To select any items you need. We also encourage people who are 60 years of age or who have underlying health conditions or risk factors to choose other ways to contribute during this crisis.