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Published 11/12/25 9:12PM

Sort and Package Fresh Food Donations for Hungry Families

Francis on the Hill
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Two to three hours a week. The shift times can be adjusted to your schedule. Monday and Wednesday afternoons are our most urgent need, but mornings good as well.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security, Immigrants or Refugees, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Willingness to complete volunteer forms. Ability to stand for an hour or two while working.

    Description

    Sort and Package Fresh Food Donations for Hungry Families

    We distribute fresh wholesome grocery bags to about 500 families each week. Help sort and package vegetables, bread, fruit, eggs, meat, etc. so that we can offer only the best to recipient families. Involves some counting and weighing, sorting and choosing. In an atmosphere of friendly, hard-working volunteers. Help prevent hunger. Mostly standing.

    Inspect food donations. Choose the best and freshest. Repackage as needed.

    Since we work from about 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 or 2:00 p.m.. most Mondays and Wednesdays, you can pick any 2-3 hour period during that time that works for your schedule.

    3 shifts available:

    • Mondays or Wednesdays; Shift times can be adjusted.: 10:00 to 12:30 EST
    • shifts are flexible.: 12:00 to 14:00 EST
    • Mondays or Wednesdays, especially need help Mondays. Shift times can be adjusted.: 12:30 to 14:30 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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