Teens needed to distribute food in Takoma Park after school Tuesdays; earn SSL hours

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

We are looking for vaccinated teens (and adults) to help us pack and distribute food to the familiesthat we serve. 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.

Middle school and high school students who are vaccinated are eligible to earn SSL hours by working onsite at our distributions on Tuesdays. Community service hours are also available. Please see our website for the dates.

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

Dates in 2025:

Tuesday March 4, 2025

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. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the students home until schools resume normal status.