HARRA VOLUNTEER DAY AT THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK

September 19, 2019 - 1-4 PM

Looking for a way to give back during these challenging times? Volunteer with HARRA at the Houston Food Bank Warehouse on September 19th (1-4PM). We have reserved 25 volunteer spaces for our group.

PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT OUR SPECIAL LINK

Additional Information from the Food Bank:

Volunteer support is critical to our mission of leading the fight against hunger! The Houston Food Bank utilizes volunteers six days a week at our main warehouse. Whether you come out as an individual or part of a group, we are certain you will have an enjoyable, positive experience.  

SPECIAL NOTES:   

• VOLUNTEER FACE COVERING REQUIRED - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN (you may also bring your own gloves, though they are not required.)
• Volunteers MUST be at least 6 years old and supervised by parent or guardian throughout the shift.
• All volunteers under the age of 18 also need a completed Youth Volunteer Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian. A copy of this form can be downloaded by clicking the RESOURCES tab on your Volunteer Profile page.   


• Description of Duties

  Varies with the makeup volunteers for shift. Most of the projects at the warehouse involve inspection, sorting, and repackaging of donated food items for community distribution.

  Address 

  Houston Food Bank
  535 Portwall St.
  Houston, TX. 77029

  Directions

  From Downtown:  Take IH-10 east and exit Gellhorn St. (exit #774).  Make a U-turn at Gellhorn, stay on feeder and turn right on Portwall St.

  Parking Information

  If space permits it, you may park in the front parking lot, but in the event of a large volunteer turnout, you may be directed to our overflow lot located behind the building.

  Attire Information

  How to dress? Closed-toe shoes REQUIRED - smashed toes are no fun, so we strongly enforce this safety precaution.  Casual dress, long pants (preferred), t-shirt with sleeves.

  We count on your generous donation of time; however, if you are unable to make it, please log in to your Volunteer Profile to cancel your registration or contact a Houston Food Bank Volunteer Scheduling Team member at mdomio@houstonfoodbank.org for additional assistance.

  • Media Reminders:  If you are planning to invite or share your volunteer experience with broadcast/print media, or film outside of volunteer area, or wish to have a Food Bank spokesperson available for interviews please inform the Director of Marketing and Communications, Adele Brady, 713-547-8674 or abrady@houstonfoodbank.org, at least 2 weeks prior to your volunteer session so we can assist if needed. As always, we love for our volunteer groups to document, photograph and share on social media their Houston Food Bank volunteer experience, feel free to tag us. Thank you for your support.  
  • Special needs? Just let us know:  If you require any special accommodations just let us know before your volunteer shift so we can plan accordingly.
  • For your safety, personal belongings are not allowed in project areas:  Due to limited locker space, we ask that you lock your purse, jackets, backpacks and any other valuables in your vehicle before checking-in.
  • REMEMBER to wear close-toed shoes so your feet are protected and dress in layers so you will be comfortable throughout your shift.  
  • If you are scheduled in our KITCHEN, please wear LONG PANTS - NO SHORTS or JEWELRY allowed.

  Thank you again for helping HARRA help the Houston Food Bank meet their mission of food for better lives.  You truly make a difference and we appreciate your time and support!