Share Food

What is Share Food?            
                                         

Share Food is a locally based program that provides quality, nutritious food at reduced cost through a self-help distribution system.  In exchange for two hours of volunteer service and $15.00, persons can receive a basic nutritious food package with an average value of $30.00 at a grocery store.  Food packages consist of frozen meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, and staples.  Using the $15.00 paid by participants, Share Food buys bulk foods in volume and keeps costs down by using volunteers to package and distribute the food.

Where is Share Food?

Locally, Share Food is a food co-op based out of Community Care Center in Granite City, Illinois.  Volunteers are needed to assist with organizing food for distribution, packing food into boxes or bags, carrying food out to vehicles, and clean up.  You do not have to purchase the food to participate.

• Participants need to wear work clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves
• Transportation will be provided; meet in Lot B to drive together to Community Care Center
• Bring a friend
• FREE . . . however, advance registration is required

Sign-up sheets are at the Kimmel Leadership Center

Email skutter@siue.edu

Become involved in one-day and extended community service projects. These projects allow you to explore and become involved in the community, meet new people, and gain community service hours toward completion of the Student Leadership Development Program.

2007- 2008 Dates:
Saturdays 8 a.m. - Noon
August 25
September 22
October 20
November  17
December 15
2008 dates TBA

    Boy Scout Food Drive November 17, 2007, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At Community Care Center-Granite City

(Same location as Share Food)

For more information or to register, contact the Kimmel Leadership Center at (618) 650-2686 or email skutter@siue.edu.