Nonprofit
Published 9/30/25 4:59PM
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Shop and Make Easy Meal Care Bags (drop off in San Francisco)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups

    Description

    Shop and Make Easy Meal Care Bags (drop off in San Francisco)

    Shop and Make Easy Meal Care Bags

    Any one of any age, any time, any where can volunteer to shop and make Easy Meal Care Bags for families.

    Easy Meal Care Bags of easy to prepare food, snacks and drinks give families convenient access to nutrition during a busy and stressful time. They help family members at the hospital spend more time bedside with their sick child.

    We welcome you to make and donate as many bags as you choose. Thank you for volunteering!

    STEP 1:

    Shop and fill each green tote bag with:

    2 sports drinks (12+ oz)

    2 single size shelf stable milk (8 oz)

    2 single serve oatmeal cups (1.5 oz)

    2 single serve noodle cups (2.5 oz)

    2 single serve mac and cheese cups (2 oz)

    4 single size bags of trail mix, nuts, or jerky (1 oz)

    4 energy, granola, nut or fruit bars (1+ oz)

    2 fruit strips or fruit pouches (1+ oz)

    2 single size packs of cookies (2 oz)

    1 pack of gum (15 sticks) or mints (1+ oz)

    STEP 2:

    Neatly place the items into There With Care's green tote bags. Please ask for supplies of green tote bags. Alternatively, use new brown paper grocery bags that have no information or decoration on both sides.

    STEP 3: (Optional)

    Include a handwritten, decorated, There With Care printed note card in each bag. Please ask for supplies of printed note cards.

    On the note card, write the name of your family, corporation/business, school or faith/community group.

    Write one phrase: Quick and easy meals and more. Enjoy! OR Here's breakfast, lunch, and some snacks for you to munch.

    Decorate with colorful designs.

    Write your first name, age (minors only) and city.

    PICK UP SUPPLIES/DROP OFF COMPLETED BAGS:

    There With Care's office is located at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, There With Care, 330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 135, Redwood City , CA 94065. Walk in anytime between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday; an appointment is not required.

    There With Care's satellite office is located at SOMAcentral, 450 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Call 650 509 0391 to schedule an appointment time.

    Questions? Email: volunteer.bayarea@therewithcare.org. Call: 650 509 0391

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • Donation Required
    • We kindly ask volunteers/groups to purchase their own supplies (supplies are not provided by There With Care) thank you!

    Location

    On-site
    SOMAcentral, 450 Townsend Street, San Francisco, California, US

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