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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens
can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever
has.”
- Margaret Mead
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Volunteers from St. Peters Lutheran Church in Denver and Qwest in Waterloo
working hard to pack over 600 Operation Family Packs.
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WANTED:
VOLUNTEERS FOR RAGBRAI
The Northeast Iowa Food
Bank is looking for volunteers to help serve food during
RAGBRAI. On July 29th, 2010, riders participating in RAGBRAI
will be in the Waterloo area and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank
will partner with Tyson to serve food and fight hunger at the
same time. Volunteers will help to prepare and serve food from
Tyson Fresh Meats. Money collected through the sale of food will
go towards Tyson's efforts to fight childhood hunger. Volunteers
are needed throughout the day from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and in
the evening from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
To volunteer, contact Patrick Bird at
pbird@feedingamerica.org or call 319-235-0507 ext. 118.
DRIVERS
We need volunteer drivers to both pick up and deliver
food for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. We currently have a group
of drivers that help with this process regularly, but would like
to expand. Volunteer drivers must have a clean driving record.
To volunteer or for more information contact Patrick Bird at
319-235-0507 ext. 118 or
pbird@feedingamerica.org.
How do I volunteer?
Fill out our online volunteer form.
You can also contact Patrick Bird, Volunteer Coordinator, at
pbird@feedingamerica.org
or by phone at (319) 235-0507 ext. 118. Before you volunteer you
must also fill out a Volunteer Information Sheet.
Click here
to download the form. Fill it out and bring it with you when you
come.
Community Service
Community Service workers must fill out a Community
Service Information Sheet before coming to the Food Bank to
work. Click here to download the form. All Community Service
workers must also attend an orientation. Orientation takes place
every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
When can I volunteer?
You can volunteer at the Food Bank any time Monday through Thursday from 8:00am - 5:00pm,
Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm and scheduled Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
If you wish to volunteer at other times, please contact Patrick Bird in advance.
What volunteer opportunities are available?
Upcoming Annual Events
Other Annual Events
- Assist with Hunger Action Month events each September.
- Wrap gifts at College Square Mall in the weeks between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Eve Day.
- Assist with Combat Hunger at local Hy-Vee and Fareway
grocery stores, as well as Roots Market and Hometown Foods in March.
- Help with Empty Bowls every other year.
- Unload and sort food donations for the annual National
Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger! Food Drive in
May.
Volunteer at the Food Bank
- Pack meal sacks, senior nutrition boxes, elderly weekend bags, and
backpacks for the BackPack Program (formerly Operation Family
Pack)
- Stock pantry shelves with both food and non-food items
- Fill pantry orders and give food directly to clients
- File, stuff envelopes, or data entry
- Deliver to organizations and pick up donated items from area businesses
- Sort items and stock shelves in the agency shopping area
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Volunteer at a Kids Cafe site
Volunteer as a Group
Volunteer with your friends, family, or coworkers. Volunteering at the Food Bank is a great
service project for church groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.
You can volunteer for as little as an hour or for an entire day.
Volunteers are always needed and are greatly appreciated!
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