University Retirees Volunteer Center

Volunteer Opportunity

Neighborhood House Fresh Produce Distribution

Program Overview:

• Volunteers are needed to help Neighborhood House with Fresh Food Distribution. Neighborhood House has supported immigrants and refugees on St. Paul’s West Side for over 128 years. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and celebrated in our shared community, and we know that our neighborhoods are stronger and richer because of cross-cultural strengths and contribution.
• These farmer's market style events aim to get fresh, nutritious produce to members of our community. Volunteers support by working as a team to repackage produce from pallets into smaller to-go bags and provide a helping hand for our community members as they 'shop' for produce. 🌐https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/

Volunteer Duties:

• 10:00–11:00 a.m.: Volunteers pack produce from pallets into portioned grocery bags.
• 10:40 a.m.: Neighborhood House staff will provide a brief group orientation approximately 20 minutes before the event begins.
• 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Distribution opens; community members collect their produce; volunteers pack more grocery bags as needed and assist with carryout.
• 1–1:30 p.m.: Event teardown.

Date, Time and Location:

• Thursday September 10^th, 10:00 am-1:30 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
• The Wellstone Center, 179 Robie Street, St. Paul, MN 55107.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Be able to lift 15 pounds.

What to wear (or not to wear):

• Please dress accordingly for the weather. Distribution of produce will happen outside.
• Comfortable closed toe shoes and a hat or sunglasses are helpful.
• There is limited space to store belongings. Please bring only what you need and avoid bringing valuables.

Parking/ Transportation:

• There is FREE parking on site in the ramp located on the west side of the building.
• The ramp has 3 levels with one elevator bank. Take the elevator to the first floor and follow the signs to the information desk.

Volunteer food/beverage availability:

• Bring a water bottle and snack.
• For those who are interested, join fellow URVC volunteers for a bite to eat at nearby El Burrito Mercado afterwards.
• Any paper or reusable grocery bags you no longer need are always appreciated for the distribution.

To Register for this Activity:

Contact the University Retirees Volunteer Center, by email (preferred) at

URVC@UMN.EDU or by phone at (612)-625-8016.

OR

CLICK HERE  to log onto My Impact Page,

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under the category of: Food Security