Richmond Emergency Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity

I’m currently serving of the Board of the Richmond Emergency Food Pantry, and very proud of the work we are doing. The pantry is an all volunteer organization that has provided a monthly grocery allotment to low income families and individuals of West Contra Costa County since 1971. We are celebrating our 50th year! ACC has often had food drives to donate food to the Pantry.

Currently we are in need of additional volunteers to help pack and distribute food Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Schedules can be flexible according to one’s availability. Many volunteers choose to work twice a month, for instance every other Friday and some choose to work every week. Volunteers feel a true sense of community and satisfaction and enjoy each other’s company. We abide by Contra Costa County health guidelines. All volunteers are encouraged to be vaccinated and all clients and volunteers must wear masks. All contact with clients is outdoors.

If you are looking toward 2022 with a desire to help the community, but don’t want hands on participation, we are also seeking members of the Board of Directors. The Board meets once a month for 1-2 hours via Zoom and as needed for special projects or events.

To learn more about the Pantry and to discuss the possibility of volunteering, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Lovetta Vandiver (510) 235-2939 or visit our website www.refp.org. Also, I’d be happy to answer your questions about the kinds of work you might be doing.

Linda Young