Opportunity Details
Distribute Food at Mobile Markets with the East End House
Lack of mobility and ability to carry groceries long distances prevents many elderly and disabled community members from using the Food Pantry. In order to decrease these barriers East End House organizes weekly Free Farmer's Markets, where we bring our food pantry to a different Cambridge Housing Authority building each week of the month. These events are open to residents living in the housing units. We bring fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products to the CASCAP-operated buildings. The Free Farmer's Markets are some of the most widely attended events at the housing complexes and provide residents with healthy and nutritious foods, as well as an opportunity to socialize with neighbors. Mobile Markets feed from 30 to 70 households each week and give out more than 1200lbs of groceries for people that might not otherwise be able to get them!
Volunteers will be at hand when the food delivery arrives and will assist the Food Pantry Manager and community members unload and set up for pantry. Volunteers will assist in the distribution of food items to residents and/or spend time with clients while they wait for their turn. After the market is over, volunteers will help clean up, load leftovers on the van, and help put it back into pantry at East End House.
Be aware that the location changes each week for these events. The Volunteer Leader will be in touch with details as your date approaches.
This project is reserved for Boston Cares members who have attended an orientation.
Hunger & Homelessness
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
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