FOODBANK of the Virginia Peninsula
 
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2008 Highlight Sheet
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2009 Tastefully Yours
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Kids Food Crisis
How We Help Our Neighbors
Food Recall List

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Volunteer Job: SHARE Food Distributor 

  • What: Distribute food through our unique food purchase program that helps people purchase food at a reduced cost.  We need about 20 volunteers a month January through October; we need about 50 volunteers each month for November and December.
  • Where: Two locations to choose from – Newport News at the Foodbank warehouse or Chesapeake for the Southside distribution.                     ~~ 5:30 a.m. to 10:30am

July 25th

August 22nd

September 26th

October 24th

November 21st

December 19th

Volunteers can go to www.mysignup.com/share09 to signup. 
 
 
Calendar of Events
 
A lot of people have been calling to ask about their favorite events to see when they’re going to take place in 2009.  Go ahead and grab your calendar and pencil some of these dates in.  And, really, use a pencil – special events are subject to change!!
  • SHARE Hampton Roads monthly Saturday distribution (www.mysignup.com/share09)
  • Spring & Summer ~ Plant A Row for the Hungry
  • September ~ Day of Caring (typically the Friday after Labor Day)
  • October 24 ~ Girl Scouts Helping Hands Food Drive
  • October 29 ~ CNU Food For Thought Food Drive
  • October or November ~ Volunteer & Donor Dinner
  • November ~ Mayflower Marathon (typically the weekend prior to Thanksgiving)
  • November ~ The Human Race (typically the Tuesday evening prior to Thanksgiving)