Houston ’Canes Day of Service | Houston Food Bank
About this Event
535 Portwall Street - Houston, TX 77029
#houstoncanesWe are limited to 20 adult sign-ups and five children for that date. As we have limited capacity, let us know rapidly if you need to cancel, as this will allow us to open a spot for another ’Cane. If the event has already reached capacity, email us at houstoncanes@miami.edu, and we will let you know if we have additional spots available.
Please note that the Houston Food Bank requires all volunteers to register with them in advance to receive their own QR code.
- All volunteers must be at least six years old and supervised by a parent/guardian throughout the shift.
- All volunteers under 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.
- Clothing requirements: Closed-toe shoes are required. Bring work gloves if desired.
ABOUT THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK
The Houston Food Bank is the largest food bank in the United States in size and distribution. They serve a network of more than 1,600 community partners in 18 southeast Texas counties, including food pantries, soup kitchens, meal sites, and shelters. With their help, they were able to provide access to more than 150 million meals in FY 2022. In addition, they also provide programs and services aimed at helping families achieve long-term stability, including nutrition education, job training, health management, and help in securing state-funded assistance.
For more information, go to https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/
Volunteer support is critical to their mission of food for better lives! The Houston Food Bank utilizes volunteers six days a week at their main warehouse. Whether you come out as an individual or part of a group, they are certain you will have an enjoyable, positive experience.
