Mark your calendars: Sept. 15, from 1-4pm, we will be volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank! Although there are a variety of things to do at the food bank, we will most likely be helping in Product Recovery, where you evaluate donated products to determine what is safe for distribution. "Recovered" products are then sorted, boxed, and made available for distribution. Children 8 and up are also welcome to volunteer! We will have a sign-up sheet at the info table every Sunday - the last day to sign up will be Sept 9.
A few facts (taken from the Capital Area Food Bank website):
-The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas is to nourish people and lead the community in ending hunger.
-In 2006, Capital Area Food Bank distributed more than 16 million pounds of food!
-Approximately 200,000, or 20%, of Travis County residents are classified as "working poor" by the Texas Department of Human Services.
-76% of households receiving assistance from CAFB Partner Agencies report incomes below the federal poverty level.
-Austin continues to have the highest cost of living in the state of Texas, exceeding housing costs in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth.
Check the website for more information: www.austinfoodbank.org
Or, if you have any questions, feel free to email Blanca at ilikeyoursocks@gmail.com.
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