CURRENT URGENT NEED: DRIVERS TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY
As we respond to increasing needs for food support, we will be posting updates to volunteer shifts here.
Next week 1/20-21:
• 1/20 Tuesday, 9am-12pm & 3pm-5pm need for additional packers to create boxes from bulk food packages.
• 1/21 Wed, 11am-6:30pm
– 1/23 Fri, 9am-2pm
• 1/24 Saturday: 9am-1pm
• Tues. & Weds. shifts need for additional drivers and packers for increased deliveries and mobile pop-ups.
• Thurs. of each week, we will post additional Thurs.-Sat. shifts here as needed.
Current Items Needed:
• Diapers sizes 1-5, toilet paper, shampoo & laundry pods
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Location: 2609 Stevens Ave S, Mpls MN 55408
Regular volunteer shifts:
- Tuesdays 9am-Noon, 3p-5p (Drivers & Food Packing)
- Wednesdays 11am-6:30pm (Drivers & Food Packing)
- Friday 9am-2pm (Packing Volunteers – Possible Drivers)
– Fill Out Volunteer Form
– Come at times posted above
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
If you would like to volunteer or want more information about specific ways to get involved, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form or email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org.
General Volunteer Information
Volunteer Opportunities: Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to be contacted about volunteering!
- Wednesdays
- Food Shelf – Volunteers needed 11 am-1 pm, 1-3 pm, 3-5 pm, and 5-7 pm (this is our busiest day and we are in need of volunteers especially between 1-5pm)
- Thursdays
- ESL Class 2:30-3:30 (Seasonal) (teachers or child care needed)
- Cooking class – 4 pm – 6 pm
- Community dinner 6pm
- Bible Study – 6:30pm – 8pm
- Fridays
- Food Shelf Prep – Volunteers needed 1-3 pm and 3-5 pm
- Saturdays
- Food Shelf: 4th Saturdays of the Month (3rd in November and December) – Volunteers needed 9:00-11:30 am.
- Source Work Days: 1st Saturdays of the Month* – 8:30 am – 12 pm (This works well if you desire to bring a group from your organization, church, school, etc.)
Also need volunteers to join teams that are involved with the following:
- Make Homeless Meals or Snack Packs–
- Churches with commercial kitchens can put together homeless snack bags (a bag lunch without a sandwich)
- Church without a commercial kitchen can put together “Blessing Bags” (bag with travel toothbrush and toothpaste, socks, deodorant, granola or protein bars, and inspirational notes)
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form or email volunteer [at] sourcemn [dot] org.
Already signed up to volunteer? Click HERE for more information and what to expect.
Donation Items Needed:
Food items needed: Rice, canned black beans, pasta, mac and cheese, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, cereal, and tortillas.
Women’s Drop-In items: Examples include shampoo and conditioner, soap, moisturizing facial masks, hair ties/ponytails, socks, and feminine products.
Other needs: Diapers, laundry detergent, paper towels, and toilet paper. These are the most requested items by our food shelf recipients.