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Published 1/8/26 9:09AM

#MLK Serve-a-thon: Bean Packing - Food For Free

Hunger Free America
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Somerville, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Friday, January 16, 2026 From 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security, Volunteering
    Age Requirement:
    15+

    Description

    To officially sign up, please use this link.

    Shift Overview :

    • Volunteers will be split into 3 teams with 1 scooper, 2 baggers, and 1 packer each (3 scoopers, 6 baggers, and 3 packers total), and the work should take no more than 2 hours. We will provide

    disposable gloves and hairnets for volunteers.

    Requirements:

    • Standing for up to two hours
    • Repetitive motions (twisting, bending)
    • Packer volunteers must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally squat to arrange bean

    parcels on pallets

    What to Bring and Wear:

    • Closed toed shoes are required
    • Casual, active attire is suggested
    • Bring your water bottle (we have a water fountain on-site)
    • Recommend bringing a hat since all hair must be covered. We will also provide hairets.

    Location

    On-site

    Food For Free

    59 Inner Belt Rd, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

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