Opportunity Details

Stamp Out Hunger is back again! Each year, the Postal Carriers across Colorado Springs collect shelf stable food donations. Those donations then come directly to Care and Share to be processed and sent to our hundreds of partners throughout Southern Colorado.

This event is a very fast-paced, high energy food drive. Taking place in the evening as the postal carriers spend the day collecting the donations.

Our goal is to receive large roll-off bins from trucks, and process anywhere between 50,000-100,000 pounds of food within a few short hours.

We ask that volunteers commit to staying the entire time. The evening could potentially go until 9 or 10pm.

Volunteers will roll large crates off of trucks, quickly sort the donation into a category, recycle cardboard, and clean up trash. Some volunteers will be asked to help with pallet jack duties and tote building duties.

sandwich wraps, chips, and bottled water will be provided.

To effectively fulfill our mission, these volunteer opportunities will vary based on the immediate needs of the Distribution Center. Tasks may include inspecting, sorting, and packing food for distribution; bulk food processing; off-loading and sorting food at the receiving dock; and/or refrigerator sorting and packing.

T-shirts and jeans are perfect for this rewarding work! We will provide latex gloves at your request. Closed toed shoes are required. Volunteers must be able to stand for two and a half hours and lift 20 lbs.

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST WATCH OUR ORIENTATION VIDEO BEFORE VOLUNTEERING: CLICK HERE TO WATCH.

This project is for volunteers ages 14 and up.

Program Objectives:

Continue to reach more children, seniors, and families in Southern Colorado that do not know where their next meal is coming from.
Ensure food is safe for human consumption.

Important Safety Policies:

Volunteers ages 9-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while volunteering
Children 9-10 years old must have 1 adult per 3 children
Let us know if you have any food allergies
All shoes must be closed toed with no open backs
All shirts must have sleeves (no muscle shirts)
No overly loose pants are allowed
No headphones (or Bluetooth devices) are allowed in the volunteer areas or the Distribution Center
Please leave your valuables at home
Only designated Care and Share employees are allowed to ride or operate forklift equipment
Personal food or drinks are allowed only in the break room
Dress in warm layers during fall/winter months
As a courtesy to our staff and volunteers, we requirement all volunteers to arrive on time for your shift. If a volunteer is going to be more than 10 minutes late, we ask you kindly excuse yourself and reschedule your shift to volunteer with us another date.

Thanks for choosing to donate your valuable time and talents to Care and Share Food Bank! We look forward to working with you!

Opportunity Name: Stamp Out Hunger
Description: Stamp Out Hunger is back again! Each year, the Postal Carriers across Colorado Springs collect shelf stable food donations. Those donations then come directly to Care and Share to be processed and sent to our hundreds of partners throughout Southern Colorado. This event is a very fast-paced, high energy food drive. Taking place in the evening as the postal carriers spend the day collecting the donations. Our goal is to receive large roll-off bins from trucks, and process anywhere between 50,000-100,000 pounds of food within a few short hours. We ask that volunteers commit to staying the entire time. The evening could potentially go until 9 or 10pm. Volunteers will roll large crates off of trucks, quickly sort the donation into a category, recycle cardboard, and clean up trash. Some volunteers will be asked to help with pallet jack duties and tote building duties. sandwich wraps, chips, and bottled water will be provided. To effectively fulfill our mission, these volunteer opportunities will vary based on the immediate needs of the Distribution Center. Tasks may include inspecting, sorting, and packing food for distribution; bulk food processing; off-loading and sorting food at the receiving dock; and/or refrigerator sorting and packing. T-shirts and jeans are perfect for this rewarding work! We will provide latex gloves at your request. Closed toed shoes are required. Volunteers must be able to stand for two and a half hours and lift 20 lbs. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST WATCH OUR ORIENTATION VIDEO BEFORE VOLUNTEERING: CLICK HERE TO WATCH. This project is for volunteers ages 14 and up. Program Objectives: Continue to reach more children, seniors, and families in Southern Colorado that do not know where their next meal is coming from. Ensure food is safe for human consumption. Important Safety Policies: Volunteers ages 9-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while volunteering Children 9-10 years old must have 1 adult per 3 children Let us know if you have any food allergies All shoes must be closed toed with no open backs All shirts must have sleeves (no muscle shirts) No overly loose pants are allowed No headphones (or Bluetooth devices) are allowed in the volunteer areas or the Distribution Center Please leave your valuables at home Only designated Care and Share employees are allowed to ride or operate forklift equipment Personal food or drinks are allowed only in the break room Dress in warm layers during fall/winter months As a courtesy to our staff and volunteers, we requirement all volunteers to arrive on time for your shift. If a volunteer is going to be more than 10 minutes late, we ask you kindly excuse yourself and reschedule your shift to volunteer with us another date. Thanks for choosing to donate your valuable time and talents to Care and Share Food Bank! We look forward to working with you!
Date/Time:	Sat, May 11, 2024 - 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Spots Available:	3
Meeting Location:	Colorado Springs Distribution Center. Arrive at the "Volunteer Entrance" on the North side of the building. 2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 View Map / Get Directions
Organizer:	Nique Kafity nique@careandshare.org 719-528-1247

Category:	- Colorado Springs Distribution Center / -- Food Sorting and Packing

Opportunity Details | Stamp Out Hunger