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October Food Distribution Packing Volunteers Needed @ JRA

Jewish Relief Agency (Philadelphia)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philadelphia, PA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 8, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
    End Date:
    October 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    A few hours per month; flexible commitment. Advance registration is required for each volunteer shift.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Immigrants or Refugees, Poverty, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    October Food Distribution Packing Volunteers Needed @ JRA

    Join the Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) for our monthly Food Distribution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout Greater Philadelphia.

    Each month, volunteers of all ages and backgrounds come together to pack nutritious food, fresh produce, and other essential items and hand-deliver them directly to local community members.

    Volunteers can choose from a variety of opportunities at JRA’s Distribution Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia, including packing and preparing food for distribution and helping load and deliver food to families in the community.

    Whether you’re volunteering for the first time or are a longtime JRA volunteer, everyone is welcome and every volunteer makes an impact.

    Who can volunteer: Individuals, families, groups, students, and corporate teams are all welcome.

    October Food Packing Dates:

    • Thursday, October 8th from 10 AM to 12 PM
    • Friday, October 9th: 10 AM to 12 PM
    • Sunday, October 11th: 9 AM to 10 AM JRA Junior Session (Best for kids under 10 years old)*
    • Sunday, October 11th: 10 AM to 12 PM All Ages Welcomed*

    Join us and turn a few hours of your time into a meaningful connection with your community.

    Location

    On-site

    Jewish Relief Agency Warehouse

    10980 Dutton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Ready to volunteer? Sign up for JRA’s upcoming Food Distribution by visiting our website. Choose the volunteer opportunity that works best for you and complete the registration form to reserve your spot.

    Advance registration is required.

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