Teens and Adults needed for moving food, packing produce for families in need in Takoma Park

Small Things Matter'sKokua Foods Programhelpsaddress food insecurity in our community.

We are looking for vaccinated individuals to help us pack and distribute food to the familiesthat we serve in Takoma Park and Silver Spring. The pandemic brought about by COVID-19 have made these families even more vulnerable than before and they need some additional food support. These staples and fresh produce help them with their food insecurity.

Teens and Adults needed to help pack produce on Fridays at 7:30am-9:30am at the TPSS Coop, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912.SSL hours and Community service hours awarded.

Teens and Adults needed to help pack produce on Fridays at 9am-11:30am at the TP Seventh Day Adventist Church Center (6810 Eastern Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012).SSL hours and Community service hours awarded.

If you are interested in helping pleasesend an email to[email protected]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• Do I need to be vaccinated? YES, you must have proof of vaccination to participate
• Do I need to sign up?Yes, send an email to[email protected]
• Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours-YES.
• How willI receive my SSL hours?You will receive your MCPS SSL formonsite when you volunteer. If you go to a different school then please bring a filled out form and I will sign it at the end of your shift.
• We are helping over 1500 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistanceand are very busy and trying to limitemails about this opportunity.Thanks for understanding!!!

Please read the guidelines here:

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/virtual.aspx

Please email Roxanne ([email protected]) if you have questions.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the students parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.