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Published 11/6/25 1:49PM

Cantonese/Mandarin Speaking Volunteers for Food Pantry

Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oakland, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    2-3 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Other Requirements:
    Ability to share files online or via email and a virtual/phone orientation.

    Description

    We are seeking Cantonese/Mandarin speaking volunteers to offer a welcoming presence and assist food pantry visitors in the monthly food pantry, helping to communicate safety guidelines, and registration and check in procedures.

    Location

    On-site
    1330 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, California, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    Hello!

    Thank you for inquiring about this critical volunteer opportunity. We have several times throughout the year and month where language interpretation is helpful.

    You may sign up directly through our eventbrite for the monthly food pantry for the dates you are available but also please email here so we can be introduced. If you are available for ongoing support either at designated times or on call, kindly let us know as well.

    Our monthly Food Distribution is held each fourth Saturday of the month (8-11 am) and we prepare on the Friday (12:30-1:30) prior to the distribution. During this time, Cantonese is the dominant language spoken by guests but there several other languages spoken.

    In our Lake Lunches program, we prepare 365 lunches and hygiene kits. We have volunteer openings every Monday (2-4 pm), Tuesday (11:30-1:15 & 1:15-2:30), and Thursday (11:30 am -1:15 pm). During our curbside lunch giveaway at 12:30, we also meet people who speak Cantonese.

    You may get more information and sign up on Eventbrite. Here is a quick reference sheet for our programs.

    Lastly, we invite you to support the food programs through a donation here and spreading the word!

    Thank you once again for reaching out!

    LMUMC Food Ministries

    lmumcfoodministries@googlegroups.com

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