[Stargate] Houston Food Bank is in dire need of people

[lisabetta@kjsl.com]

I just received a phone call from my coordinator at the Houston Food bank.
They are in need of many hands to sort thru donations, and load them on to
trucks. Many of the shelters in the greater houston area are being
assisted by the houston food bank. This is something your kids can help in
also. Check below for postions and age req.

Here is the information I have, If you have questions feel free to contact
me. Lisabetta at kjsl.com before 5pm my work is 713-656-9172 after 5:30 home
is 713-747-4282

The Houston Food Bank
The Herzstein Center
3811 Eastex Freeway
Houston, Texas 77026
(713) 223-3700
Located northeast of downtown on US 59 North (Eastex Freeway)
west of US 59 North at Cavalcade
near 610 North Loop


Extended Volunteer Hours

Because we are operating under emergency disaster mode, orientation will
not be necessary.  Please just show up at one of the following times. It
is not necessary to call and schedule a volunteer shift.  We truly
appreciate your time and effort in helping us respond to hurricane
Katrina.

Volunteer Shifts are as follows:

Thursday, September 1st
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Friday, September 2nd
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, September 3rd
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sunday, September 4th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday - Labor Day – September 5th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Everyone must wear close-toed shoes.  Please leave your bags, purses, and
cell phones locked in the trunk of your car or at home.  If you are
bringing a group of 5 or more, please call before coming.  Individuals do
not need to call in advance.  At this time, you must be at least 16 years
old.

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Spots needed

Product Recovery
This is an important job at the Houston Food Bank!  Volunteers are needed
to assess and sort boxes of food items and household products that have
been donated by local grocery stores and collected at food drives. There
is a training session for this process prior to starting the work. Minimum
age 16. This is a terrific group project!

Repack Room
The Houston Food Bank receives donations of items such as diapers, beans
and rice in very large quantities. Volunteers are needed to repack bulk
items into smaller quantities. Other duties include: pre-sorting,
re-labeling products and preparing for special events. Minimum age 8. This
is another great group project and it is perfect for younger volunteers.

Order Puller
Houston Food Bank member organizations place orders for items that they
need in order to serve their clients. Volunteers are needed to fill these
orders from the warehouse inventory. Some heavy lifting may be required.
Minimum age 16.



 Join Us!
Choose from the following list of volunteer opportunities.




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Houston Food Bank Volunteer Hours (we close for lunch from noon-1pm):
  Monday (individuals only), Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.- 12 noon


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Product Recovery
This is an important job at the Houston Food Bank!  Volunteers are needed
to assess and sort boxes of food items and household products that have
been donated by local grocery stores and collected at food drives. There
is a training session for this process prior to starting the work. Minimum
age 16. This is a terrific group project!


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Repack Room
The Houston Food Bank receives donations of items such as diapers, beans
and rice in very large quantities. Volunteers are needed to repack bulk
items into smaller quantities. Other duties include: pre-sorting,
re-labeling products and preparing for special events. Minimum age 8. This
is another great group project and it is perfect for younger volunteers.


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Order Puller
Houston Food Bank member organizations place orders for items that they
need in order to serve their clients. Volunteers are needed to fill these
orders from the warehouse inventory. Some heavy lifting may be required.
Minimum age 16.


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Family Boxes
Volunteers are needed to box pre-selected food items to complete a box of
groceries to feed a family of four for 2-3 days.  The boxes are put
together following the USDA Food Guide Pyramid and include a booklet with
menus and recipes.  Minimum age 16.


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Office & Clerical
Volunteers are needed to assist with office, clerical and computer tasks.
Duties include filing, data entry, light typing, preparing mailings and
copying. Computer experience in Excel or Microsoft Word is useful.