HandsOn Sacramento
Volunteer with South Sacramento Christian Center Food Distribution
HandsOn Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Volunteer with South Sacramento Christian Center Food Distribution
ANNOUNCEMENT!: BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, ALL COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WILL NOT BE APPROVED. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS DISCLAIMER BEFORE YOU VOLUNTEER! EXCEPTIONS OF ANY KIND WILL BE NON-NEGOTIABLE REGARDING THIS MATTER.
South Sacramento Christian Center is still actively distributing food every Saturday, and we’re seeking volunteers to help us prepare groceries. If you are interested in helping in any of the areas listed below, please look at the task descriptions and choose from any of the dates and times that work best for you. Be sure to leave your contact information so someone can respond to your inquiry. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon! (January 01, 2025).
Responsibilities As a volunteer in the food distribution center, your duties on Fridays will include:
Assembling bags (or boxes) of groceries
Light lifting (up to 10 lbs)
Cleanup (sweeping, cleaning/sanitizing frequently used areas)
Recycling (cardboard boxes)
Assisting in any of the areas mentioned during your shift; flexibility is preferred
On Saturday morning, you may be asked to assist with:
Controlling the flow of traffic in the drive‑thru
Putting groceries in people’s cars for them when they pull up
Making more grocery bags (or boxes)
Resupplying/runner (keeping the drive‑thru stocked with inventory)
Volunteer Eligibility NOTE: CALLING ALL STUDENTS (ages 12 & up) - If you have school‑related community service to complete, we can help! Please bring all necessary documents when you come to volunteer. Note: School‑related ONLY! (College prep and job‑related community service acceptable) - Updated 11/24/2025
STAY HEALTHY:
If you feel ill or under the weather, we kindly ask that you reconsider volunteering and stay home. But feel free to contact us again once you are feeling better.
IMPORTANT!
Due to the stay‑home orders being lifted, we no longer provide delivery service, and we are no longer recruiting delivery drivers (Updated 09/24/2022).
CAUTION!
We encourage you to please leave small children at home when you come to volunteer. During the giveaway, we have many moving parts and heavy equipment on the premises. Our age range for kids to volunteer is ages 12 and up. (updated January 28, 2024)
Population Served Families, Homeless, Low‑income communities, People with Disabilities, People with Health‑Based Concerns, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), Military/Veterans, Offenders/Ex‑offenders, Visitors & Travelers.
Requirements
Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+
Minimum Age: 12+
Sign Up
Friday, December 19, 2025 From 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2025 From 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e‑mail after you sign up.
Connect The Regional Center for Volunteerism HandsOn Sacramento A Program of Community Link Capital Region
info@handsonsacto.org
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South Sacramento Christian Center is still actively distributing food every Saturday, and we’re seeking volunteers to help us prepare groceries. If you are interested in helping in any of the areas listed below, please look at the task descriptions and choose from any of the dates and times that work best for you. Be sure to leave your contact information so someone can respond to your inquiry. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon! (January 01, 2025).
Responsibilities As a volunteer in the food distribution center, your duties on Fridays will include:
Assembling bags (or boxes) of groceries
Light lifting (up to 10 lbs)
Cleanup (sweeping, cleaning/sanitizing frequently used areas)
Recycling (cardboard boxes)
Assisting in any of the areas mentioned during your shift; flexibility is preferred
On Saturday morning, you may be asked to assist with:
Controlling the flow of traffic in the drive‑thru
Putting groceries in people’s cars for them when they pull up
Making more grocery bags (or boxes)
Resupplying/runner (keeping the drive‑thru stocked with inventory)
Volunteer Eligibility NOTE: CALLING ALL STUDENTS (ages 12 & up) - If you have school‑related community service to complete, we can help! Please bring all necessary documents when you come to volunteer. Note: School‑related ONLY! (College prep and job‑related community service acceptable) - Updated 11/24/2025
STAY HEALTHY:
If you feel ill or under the weather, we kindly ask that you reconsider volunteering and stay home. But feel free to contact us again once you are feeling better.
IMPORTANT!
Due to the stay‑home orders being lifted, we no longer provide delivery service, and we are no longer recruiting delivery drivers (Updated 09/24/2022).
CAUTION!
We encourage you to please leave small children at home when you come to volunteer. During the giveaway, we have many moving parts and heavy equipment on the premises. Our age range for kids to volunteer is ages 12 and up. (updated January 28, 2024)
Population Served Families, Homeless, Low‑income communities, People with Disabilities, People with Health‑Based Concerns, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), Military/Veterans, Offenders/Ex‑offenders, Visitors & Travelers.
Requirements
Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+
Minimum Age: 12+
Sign Up
Friday, December 19, 2025 From 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2025 From 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e‑mail after you sign up.
Connect The Regional Center for Volunteerism HandsOn Sacramento A Program of Community Link Capital Region
info@handsonsacto.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr