This volunteer opportunity was filled early, and thus no spaces are available.
ABOUT THE FOOD 4 KIDS BACKPACK PROGRAM
The Food 4 Kids Backpack Program provides food to chronically hungry elementary school students from low-income households who are at risk of hunger over the weekend when free school meals are unavailable.
HOW ARE CHILDREN SELECTED FOR THE PROGRAM?
Teachers and nurses identify students who display signs of chronic hunger. Warning signs include stomach aches, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, hoarding food from the cafeteria and absenteeism.
Once identified by a school teacher or nurse, the student's parents are sent a permission slip to enroll the student in the program.
Every Friday afternoon students on the program are discretely given a bag of food to tuck into their backpacks for the weekend. Each food pack provides enough food for an entire weekend.
WHAT FOOD ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE BACKPACK?
Sample items include peanut butter; beans and franks, ravioli or stew in pop-top cans; cereal; juice boxes; fruit cups; raisins; pudding cups; granola bars; shelf-stable milk; and macaroni and cheese.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
San Diego County schools with 80% or more kids on free or reduced lunch
Chronically hungry children hand selected by teachers
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
The dress code at the Food Bank is casual and comfortable. Close-toed shoes or boots ARE REQUIRED. No heels, open-toed shoes, or sandals are permitted in the warehouse. The warehouse is not temperature-controlled, so volunteers are encouraged to wear seasonal clothing. In addition, please be mindful of the level of appropriateness of your dress, as we have a wide range age groups that visit our warehouse. Please do not wear or bring anything that may be considered offensive. The 50 UC San Diego Volunteers who register on-line will receive a Volunteer50 shirt at the event to wear during our shift.
Date: Saturday, November 6th
Time: 12:30p - 3:30p
Location: San Diego Food Bank - 9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego CA 92121
Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138215089563065