Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Unite to Help Neighbors in Need

In a few short weeks, the first wave of unemployment benefits will begin to run out across the state. Anticipating a surge in the number of families needing help with the food and other basics this Thanksgiving season, United Way and Catholic Charities are hosting the Thanksgiving Project on Saturday, November 21, to provide local families in need with holiday food and supplies.

Concerned that the prolonged economic crisis will cause many families to have to make difficult decisions around food and other basic needs this Thanksgiving, we are calling on the community to help donate food and supplies this month to meet the need. We are also looking for volunteers to help pack Thanksgiving foods during the week of November 16th and hand them out on the morning of Saturday November 21st.

To get involved, contact volunteer@supportunitedway.org

Items needed include:
• Non-perishable food items: Canned vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc.
• Foil baking pans and other supplies.
• Gift cards that can be spent on food and supplies:
• AFTER November 18: potatoes, pies and other perishable foods.

Contributions for the Thanksgiving Project can be dropped off at 51 Sleeper Street in Boston from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until November 20.

This opportunity is sponsored by: United Way Of Massachusetts Bay And Merrimack Valley

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Occasional Weekends One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Large Group (11+) Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

51 Sleeper Street Boston, MA 02210 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Red Line/South Station/Silver Line,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10minutes For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com/schedmaps/index.cfm

Web Site: http://www.supportunitedway.org

Last updated on November 7, 2009