GIVE HOPE , SHARE JOY : VOLUNTEER WITH
Sisters May and Teresa ( below ), who have volunteered at nine large-scale food distributions , first heard about the Together Tour on Facebook and registered their uncle to receive food . “ That ’ s what we do , back in the Philippines , we give out food . So , we knew we had to do something to give back ,” May says . “ It ’ s something that you feel completes you , when you volunteer ,” she continues . “ Giving back what you have . Even just your time , a few hours , knowing that you are serving others .” The sisters volunteer on weekends since they both work full time and have even brought their father to volunteer with them .
It ’ s something that you feel completes you , when you volunteer .
Feeding SanDiego is on a mission to end hunger through food rescue . They distributed 40.3 million meals out into the community last year , and 70 % of that food was rescued . Thanks to the significant cost savings made possible by volunteers , every dollar donated to Feeding San Diego helps provide two meals to people facing hunger .
Feeding San Diego invites you to give hope and share joy this holiday season by becoming a volunteer . Feeding San Diego has a variety of volunteer opportunities , from packing and sorting food at their distribution center in Sorrento Valley to distributing the food to people in need at drive-through food distributions . The non-profit is welcoming volunteers back with open arms after working with a reduced volunteer base throughout the first year of the pandemic . In addition to the general volunteer shifts , Feeding San Diego also welcomes skill-based volunteers . The pandemic showed that people can work from anywhere and provide skills in various ways . Join Feeding San Diego ’ s wonderful community of volunteers today . Visit feedingsandiego . org / volunteer .
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