We signed up to volunteer with Feeding America at their site to be a part of the hands on experience. When we signed up, it was as if they had us in the database already which may be because we volunteered at the San Diego Food Bank. I am uncertain if they are sisters in any way, we just wanted to help. When we arrived, you just find your name on the role sheet to check-in. The staff was extremely friendly. We were brought to the warehouse where they have different stations for different tasks. We wanted to do the packaging. The other options were packing produce. Another task was cleaning bananas. No on the bananas! I am scared spiders will creep out on me! Really, I would be running down the warehouse with my hands in the air, screaming like a maniac with a hair net and gloves on. Last thing I'd want is to be kicked out when I am trying to help.
We packaged rice. My strong son of mine had to go back and forth bringing us the big 50 pounds of rice and then we disperse them into individual 2 lb bags. After weighing them in the bag, we seal them. We had some help with 3 others and it was like working with Laverne and Shirley! Literally! The time went by quick and was quite fun! We want to come back and help out again! We highly recommend you give it a try and volunteer. You may just find that sweet spot within yourself to keep helping organizations like this. It really starts with you to make a difference.
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Feeding America
VOLUNTEERING AT FEEDING AMERICA
