Come help us pack 10,000 15,000 meals!
We are so excited about this increase and the ability to feed more people—we’ve re-opened the registration link, looking for 5 more people per shift!!
Chamblee First UMC is hosting a meal packing event with Rise Against Hunger which distributes food worldwide to help feed communities hit the hardest with food insecurity. Chamblee First has hosted this event many times in the past and we’re looking forward to hosting it again after taking a COVID break. This is a family-friendly event and children as young as 4 years old are welcome accompanied by a parent. Registration is required.
Registration Instructions:
1. Everyone is required to register for this event in advance.
2. One adult should fill out the registration form and sign the online waiver for each family unit.
3. Count any additional family members attending and enter this number in the “I am bringing ___ of my immediate family members.” box.
4. If an adult is registering for a youth but the adult is not attending:
a. Use the child’s name in the Contact Information section.
b. Enter a zero in the “I am bringing ___ of my immediate family members” box.
Here is the link to the Rise Against Hunger registration page for our meal packing event
Event Details – Friday, April 15
4:30-5:00PM Setup volunteers arrive, Setup & Registration starts
5:00-5:30PM Pizza & drinks for setup & first shift volunteers
6:00PM First shift begins (Volunteers must arrive by 5:45PM)
7:30PM First shift ends, Second shift begins (Volunteers arrive by 7:15PM)
9:00PM Second shift ends, Cleanup begins
9:30PM Cleanup complete
All the normal COVID rules apply. Do not attend if: you have COVID or COVID symptoms, have tested positive in the last 10 days (even if you feel fine), or have been recently exposed to someone known to have COVID. On Sunday, March 6, our church moved to a mask-optional environment. Anyone who has been vaccinated may opt-out from wearing a mask (they can wear one if they wish). Any unvaccinated individuals are asked to wear a mask.
Rise Against Hunger rules require everyone volunteering at the event to wear a hairnet and gloves (which will be provided).
If you have any questions about this event, please email Brad Van Duser at bradv2@me.com.
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