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Published 8/3/25 8:00PM

Bag Groceries to Feed Hungry Families

Francis on the Hill
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Try it out and see how you like the work. We prefer regular help but are flexible.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Immigrants or Refugees
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    We have some forms we ask our volunteers to complete before joining us.

    Description

    Bag Groceries to Feed Hungry Families

    Load fresh, wholesome groceries into bags that will be given to hungry families. We pass bags around in an assembly line, filling up to 250 bags with up to 25 pounds of fresh, wholesome food. Bags usually include either eggs, meat or fish, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, bread, etc.

    Some volunteers load bags into vehicles. Others break down cardboard boxes.

    Pallet jack experience helpful or may be learned on the job. (Both manual and electric.)

    1 shift available:

    • Tuesday or Thursday mornings, assembly line style work in fun atmosphere: 09:00 to 11:45 EST

    Location

    On-site
    5910 16th Street Northwest, garage is in alley behind the house, Washington, District of Columbia, US
    garage is in alley behind the house

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