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Make Lunch. Make a Difference. - Weekly Opportunity!

Agate Housing and Services
Remote, Volunteer must be in Minnesota, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Other Requirements:
    General food safety + handling knowledge

    Description

    Make Lunch. Make a Difference. - Weekly Opportunity!

    This volunteer‑led, in‑kind project gives you total flexibility to make a real difference. It's simple--buy the ingredients, make the lunches, and choose a drop‑off time that works for you. Select either of our shelters in Downtown or South Minneapolis. Your generosity brings nourishment and hope to our neighbors who need it most!

    1. Read full instructions here
    2. Schedule a drop-off appointment

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Minnesota, US
    Associated Location

    First Covenant Church Shelter OR The Valiance Shelter

    Minneapolis, MN, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Basic Guidelines:

    Purchase ingredients and prepare at least 50 sandwiches.

    • Sandwiches: Meat & Cheese only
    • Sides (optional): chips, fruit, and condiment packets
    • Estimated cost:
      • Sandwiches only: $70
      • With sides: $120

    Need help getting started? Check out our pre‑loaded shopping cart for inspiration!

    Supply Checklist

    • Meat (no pork)
    • Cheese
    • Bread
    • White labels & marker
    • Ziploc bags
    • Food‑prep gloves
    • Optional sides: chips, bananas or oranges, condiment packets (mayo and mustard)

    Assembly Instructions

    1. Wash hands and put on food‑prep gloves.
    2. Use 2+ slices of meat and 1 slice of cheese per sandwich
    3. Bag each sandwich in a Ziploc bag and label with type and prep date
    4. For easy transport, repack sandwiches into the original bread bags and label the outer bag

    Bonus Touch

    Add a short, neutral encouragement note. Example: “Enjoy your lunch! From St. Mary’s Senior Youth Group”

    Final Step

    Deliver your sandwiches at your scheduled time. CLICK HERE TO BOOK A DROP-OFF TIME SLOT!

    Questions? Email the contact listed on this page only.

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