About
What Is It?
A nonprofit that delivers fresh produce and nutrition education to underserved communities where access to grocery stores stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables is sorely limited.
Help Needed:
Help unload and bag the fresh fruits and vegetables that are sent home with families each week, help distribute food, and other tasks. Please contact Brighter Bites for COVID-related updates.
Details
Minimum Age to Volunteer
16, with a valid ID. Younger children may assist if a parent or guardian is volunteering as well.
Time Commitment
Volunteers are welcome for one shift or many. Shifts are available from Monday-Friday at various times from 8 AM – 1 PM. Check website for shift locations and dates.
Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?
Yes
Training Needed
Volunteers must be able to lift, carry, and bend. Some organizational skills are also required.
Help Needed
HELP DISTRIBUTE PRODUCE
You may do any or all of the following at a distribution:
Transport cases and bags of produce from the delivery truck to the bagging area.
Place fruits and vegetables into the Brighter Bites bags.
Keep the bagging area clean by disposing of trash and recycling.
Record recipients of produce on roster, hand out recipes, distribute bags, and help families to their cars.
Set up and pass out food samples, like smoothies, dips, and snacks.
Contact Details
Contact
Michael Carpenter
Email: michael.carpenter@brighterbites.org
Visit the Volunteer Page to see the Events Calendar, or contact Michael Carpenter, michael.carpenter@brighterbites.org, or Jessica Schauman, jessica.schauman@brighterbites.org
Website
http://brighterbites.org/Location
BRIGHTER BITES
Houston, Texas 77029
Location Details
Houston, Texas 77029
Food packing for Brighter Bites takes place at the Houston Food Bank; food is distributed at schools, YMCAs, and other locations throughout Houston, as well as Pasadena and Humble. Check the event calendar for more information.
Additional Information
“Please be aware that there is lifting, bending, and standing on your feet for long periods, so we suggest wearing your workout gear or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, as well as closed-toed shoes.“
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