The Foggy Bottom Food Pantry was established in 1981 by the United Church in an effort to offer food assistance to those in need in the neighboring community.  The goal of the Pantry is to offer those of low income households enough groceries to last them for two weeks.  This program distributes approximately 700 bags of food, or close to 9,000 lbs, each month and is run solely through the efforts of volunteers.

Volunteer Opportunities

Packaging and Sorting: Volunteers are needed to package and distribute groceries every 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:30pm.  Responsibilities include bagging, sorting, and organizing different food products and supplies; handing out groceries; and setting up and taking down tables.

 
Intake: Volunteers are also needed to help individuals fill out the proper forms necessary for them to receive groceries. This includes checking IDs of clients, checking clients off the list, and giving new clients a form to fill out. Intakes are every 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of the month from 9:00am-12:30pm.

Unloading Food Deliveries: Volunteers can help unload food delivery trucks, transport the food to the storage areas, and shelve boxes of food. Food deliveries are 1 or 2 times per week. The major delivery is at the beginning of the month. Times vary, but usually occur between 12:00-3:00pm. Volunteers will be notified 24 hrs in advance, and will receive a phone call when the delivery arrives.

Fall Sale:  Volunteers are needed to assist in the preparation, coordination, and completion of the United Church’s Fall Sale.  This sale will take place in October and volunteers are needed before and during that period.