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SUMMARY:Volunteer for PRISM’s Fresh Produce Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Produce Distribution Groups \nWhat: JFCS is teaming up with PRISM for another Volunteers in Action event to help local families access nutritious food while supporting a program rooted in dignity\, connection\, and empowerment. \nPRISM’s Fresh Produce Distribution provides fresh\, healthy produce to more than 200 families in the community. The event takes place in an indoor\, farmer’s market-style setting where community members can select fresh fruits and vegetables in a welcoming environment. The distribution is open to everyone in the community\, with no zip code\, residency\, or income requirements. \nAs a group\, we will support all aspects of the event\, from set-up through cleanup\, while helping create a welcoming experience for participants. \nVolunteers may assist with: \n\nSetting up the indoor distribution space before the event and helping with cleanup afterward\nDistributing fresh produce and helping ensure each family receives a fair share\nMoving and transporting produce boxes throughout the event\nAssisting participants with carrying groceries to their vehicles\, unloading produce\, and returning carts\nWorking collaboratively with PRISM staff and other volunteers to support a smooth event\nProviding language support\, if able\, in Spanish\, Russian\, Ukrainian\, or Somali\n\nAge Requirement\nVolunteers must be age 16 or older to participate without supervision. Volunteers ages 12 and older may participate with parent/guardian supervision. \nPhysical Requirements\nVolunteers should be comfortable with: \n\nLifting and carrying boxes of produce (up to 25 lbs. in an indoor environment)\nStanding\, walking\, and moving throughout the event\nAssisting with transporting produce and supplies\n\nWhen:\nTuesday\, August 18\, 12:30-4:30 p.m. \nWhere:\nPRISM\, 1220 Zane Ave N\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n(same building as JFCS\, different entrance) \nVolunteer Schedule \n\n12:30–1:00 p.m. – Arrival and orientation\n1:00–2:00 p.m. – Setup and preparation\n2:00–4:00 p.m. – Produce distribution\n4:00–4:30 p.m. – Breakdown and close-out\n\nWhy Join? \n\nConnect with other JFCS community members and give back to your neighbors\nHelp local families access fresh\, healthy produce\nMake a meaningful impact in just a few hours\nGain hands-on volunteer experience while working alongside PRISM staff and other community members\nSupport a program that helps strengthen our community\n\nAbout PRISM: \n\nPRISM (People Responding in Social Ministry) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social services and connections that empower individuals and families to build healthy\, stable lives. PRISM is guided by the values of collaboration\, innovation\, dignity\, and accountability.\nLearn more about PRISM’s Fresh Produce Distributions\n\nReady to volunteer? \nREGISTER HERE! \n\nAbout Volunteers in Action is a JFCS volunteer corps that supports organizations in the Jewish and broader communities. The program partners with organizations whose missions align with JFCS’ mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships\, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. VIA has partnered with: Dress For Success\, Loaves and Fishes\, Memorial Blood Centers\, Jones-Harrison Senior Living\, Open Arms Minnesota\, PRISM\, and Sholom Senior Living.  \nQuestions or ideas for future Volunteers in Action event?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager\ndshapiro@jfcsmn.org | 952-417-2112
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/volunteer-for-prisms-fresh-produce-distribution/
LOCATION:PRISM\, 1220 Zane Ave N\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
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