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Published 11 days ago
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Prepare and sell Urban Comfort Food with Uhuru at African Arts Festival

Black Power Blueprint: African People's Education and Defense Fund
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near St. Louis, MO
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
    End Date:
    May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    We ask volunteers to staff at least 4 hours at a time. This includes your training.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Hunger, Food Security, Race & Ethnicity
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Orientation and training are provided onsite

    Description

    Prepare and sell Urban Comfort Food with Uhuru at African Arts Festival

    Come cook, prep and sell with Uhuru at the African Arts Festival - let's make a difference together supporting Black Power Blueprint!

    Uhuru Foods & Pies is selling delicious Urban Comfort Food at the African Arts Festival to support the Black Power Blueprint. This is an all-volunteer effort to bring economic development and self-determination to North St. Louis. Uhuru Foods & Pies is promoting the August 15th opening of the Uhuru Bakery & Cafe on W. Florissant, saluting Marcus Garvey's 139th Birthday and the work of Omali Yeshitela to build the worldwide movement for African people to own, control and develop African recources for African people everywhere!

    Volunteer shifts for 4 or more hours. Every person who volunteers for a 4 hour shift receives a meal, acknowledgement of your volunteer hours and a great experience working with like-minded people!

    No experience needed, but always welcome ;-)

    Location

    On-site

    World's Fair Pavillion

    1904 Concourse Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please visit our Eventbrite link to sign up for a 4-hour shift or multiple shifts.

    We have it broken down on Eventbrite for three shifts each day: Saturday 5/23 8 am, 12 noon, 4 pm, Sunday 5/24 8 am, 12 noon 4 pm and Monday 5/25 8 am, 12 noon and 4 pm.

    If you have any questions or if you have trouble signing up, email us directly at volunteer@blackpowerblueprint.org.

    Thank you for your interest in supporting this important event!

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