Sorting through pallets of donated food products and putting them in the proper categories.
2
Bagging
Building food orders for families in need according to their family member size.
3
Customer Service
Being respectful and giving the best customer service possible so that they feel comfortable coming in and receiving assistance.
Volunteer | 28 June 2017
Nicki McMurry
Our day started at 9 am. My son Andrew & I sorted through large piles of boxed & canned food. We separated them by category: fruits, vegetables, canned meats, nut jars of butter & ready to eat products.
Once that was done, we got to start making orders for families. These included a lot of the items that we already sorted through but also fresh produce and baked goods that are sent to the facility daily. Depending on the family size we were making 3-7 bags of food per household. These orders were made for a local church that was coming to pick them up later that afternoon. Andrew got to assist the families out to their car and load up the bags for them. One family really touched my heart though. She was a single mother of 2 that was passing through town trying to get to Southern California to relocate for a job. She basically had all their belongings in their little car & she was taking a chance to give her children a better life. They had been homeless for a couple months, but a family member was able to get her a job & a temporary place to stay 'til she got on her feet. It was so amazing to meet her & hear her story.
The Organization
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
This organization not only gives food and clothing to those in need but also provides education, legal services, parenting classes and much more!
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