MLK Day of Service Volunteer Orientation for local hunger relief programs

Would you like to help increase access to nutritious foods in your own communities? If so, please join us for a Volunteer Orientation on MLK Day National Day of Service, Monday January 20th, 9-10:30am at the Everette Hodge Community Center, 15-21 Franklin St, Kingston. You’ll learn about the many opportunities to help support and grow local initiatives to address food insecurity and improve the quality of food available to those in need in our community. Volunteer opportunities include: helping to grow, glean and distribute fresh produce donated by local farms; delivering meals to homebound individuals; preparing lunchtime meals at a community cafe and evening meals at an after-school program; picking up food from local grocery stores; stocking/organizing shelves and preparing food packages at your local food pantry; assisting with food drives, community meals, and more.