Last updated on May 7, 2008

Backpack Buddies is a program of the Food Bank of Iowa that provides a sack of child-friendly food to low-income kids on weekends, when they do not have access to the federal free and reduced-price meal program. Volunteers are needed to prepare and assemble the sacks of food at the Food Bank of Iowa's warehouse facility.

This opportunity is perfect for:

• Small groups (no larger than 8 or 9)
• Individuals
• Anyone over the age of 16 with the ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  
  

This opportunity occurs one Wednesday or Thursday afternoon per month. Please call Kelly Davydov at the Food Bank of Iowa to check date/time availability. We are currently seeking volunteers for dates in July - December.

Must be 16 years of age or older and able to lift up to 25 pounds. Closed-toe shoes and clothing appropriate for a warehouse environment are required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Food Bank Of Iowa

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Monthly One-Time Occasional Weekdays

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Children (5-12) Homeless Families / Parents Low-income / Poverty Govt Aid Recipients Minorities

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Children & Youth Nonprofit Organization Health Poverty Hunger / Food Public Assistance

I'm interested in this opportunity

Contact Person:
Kelly Davydov, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

2220 E 17th Des Moines, IA 50316 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

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