We will be having 4 shifts of about 100 people each on the floor of the Reilly Center on the campus of St. Bonaventure University. It will be fun with music playing, you and your friends (both new and old) working for a great cause.
The shifts are at 9, 11:30, 2:00, and 4:30 and include a short orientation.
here are a few starting points:
FoodForHaitiNow is a group of schools, clubs, and church groups that have come together to help. Led by BonaResponds and Villa Volunteers, the group has had numerous fund raisers and collections since the January earthquake.
The basic idea of the day is that volunteers will be taking giant bales of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and flavoring that can weigh up to 2000 pounds each, and processing them into smaller bags that can be used.
The work is not hard (volunteers can be as young as Kindergarten with an accompanying adult). We also need photographers!
On the FoodforHairtiNow website you can sign up for shifts and see videos of past food packing events that FeedMyStarvingChildren have put on which will allow you to get a better idea of what volunteers will be doing.
You can also find more information about Feed My Starving Children and the food on their website.
How can you help?
- Volunteer! We need about 400 volunteers. This is going to be no small feat. We'd love to have your class, club, etc get involved. The shifts are short (you can be done by 11:00!) and fun.
- Donate. We are still short of our goal. The food itself will cost over $17,000 plus we have to rent tables, forklifts, etc. So we are still in need of more funds.
- Lend us a forklift or sound system.
- Tell others. Word of mouth advertising is the best kind of promotion there is! So tell a friend, tell your pastor, your family, tweet it, blog it, hang flyers, share it on Facebook, or just scream it at the top of your lungs (ok, people may look at you funny on the last one, but it is worth it ;) )
FAQ
- Where? We will be working on the floor of the Reilly Center (the large circled building on the map below).
2. Who? Anyone over the age of kindergarten can volunteer. if they are accompanied by an adult.
· Kindergarten – 3rd grade: 1 student to 1 adult
· 3-6 grade: 3 students to 1 adult
· 7-9 grade: 4 students to 1 adult
· 10-12 grade: 5 students to 1 adult
3. When is it?
Saturday September 11, 2010
4. When and how long are the shifts?
9-11, 11:30-1:30, 2:00 -4:00, 4:30 to 7:00
We will also need volunteers to set up on the Friday before and to then take down and clean up after the event!
Yes.
In fact we will be needing leaders to do just that so that there is continuity throughout the day.
6. Can I get my (Class, Club, Team, Business) involved?
YES!! Absolutely. It will be more fun in fact if you do, and it is a great way to build team cohesion.
It is also a GREAT way for students to step outside of Western NY/Northwestern PA and see that their actions can help others all around the world.
If you are a teacher and want more information, do not hesitate to ask.
7. If I bring my class, can we park a bus on campus?
Yes! We already discussed this with campus officials.
8. If we want to volunteer for multiple shifts will there be any food for us to eat?
Sure. We can have simple sandwiches and some fruit etc for you. (if any pizza place etc wants to donate, just let us know!)
9. Is it too late to donate to this?
Absolutely NOT. We are still short several thousand dollars. In the event that we do not reach the necessary amount, BonaResponds will have to make a donation which will could impact future work that we do. So we really do not want to do tat. We will be having some fundraisers in advance (August 28th at the Living Waters Church on West State St being the next) but money is going to be tight.
You can donate by sending a check to BonaResponds, PO Box BY, St. Bonaventure NY 14778 (please include a note in the envelope that you want the money to go to this) or you can donate online through the FeedmyStarvingChildren Website,
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