April Volunteer Update

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Apr 7, 2023

 

 
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Hello Hunger Relief Volunteer, 

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month to you! 

On behalf of everyone at the Redwood Empire Food Bank, we want to THANK YOU for your time, we are incredibly grateful for your support. Our community relies on the selflessness and dedication of volunteers like you. Your willingness to help has strengthened our mission and makes a real difference in the lives of those we serve. 

We hope you feel valued each and every time you volunteer, but this month we hope you feel appreciated even more! To show our gratitude, we will have raffles throughout the month, and in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 16th-22nd, we will have something special for all of you who are volunteering.  

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April Volunteer of the Month 

We are thrilled to announce Kathy Inman as Volunteer of the Month for April. Kathy volunteers in the warehouse, in the kitchen, and at distribution sites every week! Kathy is always willing to lend a helping hand and has even stepped in to assist with some extra special projects in the office. When asked why she likes to volunteer, Kathy said "It feels good to be able to give back and do something for somebody else." Kathy's favorite place to volunteer is in the Kitchen Collective. "It's fun to cook, and  I always learn something new from Chef Don." When she is not ending hunger, Kathy enjoys traveling, eating at good restaurants, and spending time with her pet parrot, Queso. Join us in congratulating Kathy as our April Volunteer of the Month! 

Upcoming Closures & Holidays: The warehouse and Kitchen Collective at the Redwood Empire Food Bank will be closed Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd in preparation for our Empty Bowls Dinner & Auction.

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day and Monday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

Volunteer Impact in March:

  • Total pounds of produce packed: 317,349
  • Total volunteers in the past month: 2,311
  • Total volunteer hours: 13,960
  • Most volunteer hours logged: Allison B. with 101.34 Hours

Monthly Safety Tip: Be aware of your surroundings and watch your step! Don't let plastic wrap, empty boxes, and pallets take over your workspace. Plastic wrap can be put into the trash while most boxes can be recycled or reused. Empty pallets, plastic, and wood, are a huge tripping hazard and should never be stepped on. Please work with one another to move them out of the way. 

 March Punch Out Hunger Winners:

April Punch Out Hunger Prizes:

Stay in the loop! Be a part of the conversation and meet others who volunteer at the Redwood Empire Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/groups/redwoodempirefoodbankvolunteer/
 
Thank you for Helping End Hunger in our Community. 

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With so much gratitude,
Liz Berry & Katie Karns
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Volunteer Coordination Team
Redwood Empire Food Bank

3990 Brickway Blvd. | Santa Rosa | CA | 95403
O: 707-523-7900 | volunteers@refb.org

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Redwood Empire Food Bank
Tax ID: 68-0121855 | 3990 Brickway Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 US


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