Nonprofit
Published 12 days ago
Food Pharmacy Volunteer-Help fight food insecurity!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
The minimum time commitment for all volunteer assignments will be once per week for one year. Shifts will range from 2-4 hours. Must be at least 15 years of age.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Education, Health & Medicine, Hunger, Food Security, Poverty
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
15+
Description
In collaboration with the Capital Area Food Bank and the Child Health Advocacy Institute, the Children’s National primary care clinic in Columbia Heights has opened a Food Pharmacy program that provides over 200 distributions of free, nutritious food to their patients every month. Food Pharmacy Volunteers support the program’s food deliveries, packing, and patient education. Students can receive community service hours.
Location
On-site
Children's National Columbia Heights
Washington, DC, USA
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
If interested, please find more information and submit an Extended Campus-Food Pharmacy application through the below links to be formally considered.
