Join us for breakfast & dialogue with ALF Senior Fellows and community leaders in a panel dialogue to explore the causes of food insecurity and solutions to help community citizens exit the ‘Food Line’. The panel dialogue will be moderated by Senior Fellow Nicole Lander (Class 55), Chief Impact Officer of the Houston Food Bank. Immediately following the breakfast & dialogue, attendees may elect to stay and participate in a volunteer opportunity at the food bank (this is an optional activity).

Please read further for directions and parking instructions and volunteer registration link.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

The optional volunteer opportunity will take place immediately following the breakfast & dialogue.

9:30am – 12:00pm

All volunteers MUST register in advance. Click the following link to register. You must create a profile if you are a new volunteer.

http://houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?section=indGpRegistrations&action=conditional&fwID=77878

Volunteer support is critical to our mission of food for better lives! The Houston Food Bank utilizes volunteers six days a week at our main warehouse. Whether you come out as an individual or part of a group, we are certain you will have an enjoyable, positive experience.

Volunteers MUST be at least 6 years old and supervised by parent or guardian throughout the shift.

All volunteers under the age of 18 also need a completed Youth Volunteer Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian. A copy of this form can be downloaded by clicking the RESOURCES tab on your Volunteer Profile page.

Description of Duties

Varies with the makeup volunteers for shift. Most of the projects at the warehouse involve inspecting, sorting, and repackaging of donated food items for community distribution.

Attire Information

CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED – casual dress, long pants (preferred), t-shirt with sleeves. Bring work gloves if desired.