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Help End Hunger—Volunteer!
Want to make a huge difference in the lives of children and families in Pierce County? Emergency Food Network has
three programs, the Repack Project,
the Mother Earth Farm and the Cannery
Project, that rely on people like you to keep them going.
Who Volunteers?
Kids from preschool to college volunteer at the Farm. Companies such as Boeing and Weyerhaeuser form teams to go out and plant seeds
at the Mother Earth Farm or can applesauce at the Cannery. Members of service clubs like the Elk’s Lodge #174 have volunteered every month at the Cannery since the Project began in 1996.
Volunteer groups repack product in the warehouse as needed. Where will you help?
THE REPACK
PROJECT
In
2007, the Emergency Food Network began a frozen food repack
project in the Warehouse Distribution Center one Saturday each month and
during the week as volunteer groups are available.
Bulk frozen product – corn, peas, mixed vegetables, etc. - will be
packed in one and two pound bags for distribution to food banks in Pierce
County. Warm clothes are recommended and closed toe shoes are required.
Gloves, aprons, etc. are provided.
To volunteer for the Repack Project, please call EFN at (253) 584-1040 or e-mail joanna_efn@hotmail.com. Volunteers must pre-register to volunteer.
2008
Monthly Repack Dates:
January 19th, February 16th, March 15th, April 19th, May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, August 9th, September 20th, October 18th, November 15th, and December 20th
10 - 20 volunteers are needed per three hour shift. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. No experience required.
Bring your own Group
EFN is able to accommodate your group of 10-20 people on almost any day of the week! To schedule your private repack session call (253) 584-1040 or e-mail joanna_efn@hotmail.com.
Repack Project—Driving Directions
From
I-5
Turn RIGHT onto WA-512 W
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S TACOMA WAY
Turn RIGHT onto 92ND ST S
End at 3318 92nd St S Lakewood, WA 98499
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HE CANNERY PROJECT
Join us on a Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. to help us can food for hungry children and families in Pierce County. Volunteer crews
can and label produce that is received in bulk such as corn, apples, pears, and carrots. You’ll take fresh product and clean it, cut it, cook it, and can it. The EFN staff supervisor and the Cannery Manager will provide a brief training on safety, sanitation, and canning. We will supply all of the materials needed and lunch. Transportation can be arranged.
Wear comfortable clothes reflecting the weather. Generally crews wear T-shirts and jeans and rubber-soled tennis or casual shoes. If the weather is cold, a sweatshirt will be appropriate.
To volunteer at the Cannery, please call EFN at 253.584.1040.
Cannery Project—Driving Directions
From I-5 north or south—Take exit 149A from I-5 north or south (Kent/Des Moines Highway 516 East exit). Turn east on Highway 516. Go 1.7 miles down the hill to Meeker Street. Turn left (east) on Meeker. Go 1.2 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn left (north) on Washington and go 0.5 miles to West Morton Street. Jerry’s Agate Shop will be on the right and the Cave Man Kitchen on the left. Turn left (west) and drive to the end of West Morton Street driveway on the left.
From Highway 405—Take the Kent exit 2A from 405 to Highway 167 South. Go 5 miles to 84th Ave. South/North Central exit. Turn left (south) on 84th and go 1 mile to James Street. Turn right (west) on James Street and go 0.8 miles to Washington Avenue. Turn right (north) on Washington and drive 0.1 miles to West Morton Street. Jerry’s Agate Shop will be on the right and the Cave Man Kitchen will be on the left. Turn left (west) and drive to the end of West Morton Street driveway on the left.
The Cannery Project at the Bishop’s Storehouse/Cannery
1412 West Morton Street, Kent, WA 98032
THE MOTHER EARTH FARM
Join us during the harvest season at Mother Earth Farm for a day in the fields harvesting and weeding for our community’s hungry. Some of the finest soil in the world and all of the tools needed are waiting for you. Carrie Little, Farm Manager, will tell you about the Farm, teach you about organic gardening, and share stories about our amazing volunteers.
The Farm is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on occasional evenings and Saturdays. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes or boots that can get dirty.
2008 Saturday Work Parties at the Farm
As spring slowly approaches, we are getting excited about our eighth growing season! Another fun-filled, fruitful year is in store and to get ready, we’re hoping you’ll join us for any of the following Saturday work parties/educational sessions for 2008.
March 15 & 29
April 12 & 26
May 10 & 24
June 7 & 21
July 5 & 19
August 2, 16 & 30
September 13 & 27
October 11 & 25
Come join us, rain or shine, anytime from 9am - 3pm. Wear your grubs, sling on a water bottle & a sack lunch and come learn as you help us grow another 70 tons or so of fresh, organic produce for the Hungry!If you would like to help during the week, we would welcome you to join us then, too!
To volunteer at the Farm, call Carrie at 253.691.4921 or email her at
motherearthfarm@gmail.com.
Mother Earth Farm—Driving Directions
From I-5 north or south—Take Hwy. 512 (to Puyallup) and follow signs east to Highway 410 East (Yakima/Sumner) exit. Follow 410 to second Sumner exit (Valley Avenue/Orting-Highway 162); and turn right at stoplight at end of exit ramp (toward Orting). Drive approximately 1.9 miles (past Alderton and Spooner Farms) to 102nd. Look for gravel road on left—Mother Earth Farm sign will be at entrance to 102nd. Farm is at the end of the gravel road on the right.
Mother Earth Farm
15208 102nd St. E., Puyallup, 98373
You can also volunteer to help EFN collect food and raise money! For information on Food and Fund Drives click here.
