Emergency Food Network
| Our mission | The mission of the Emergency Food Network is to provide a three day supply of healthy groceries for balanced meals, at no cost, to individuals and families in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.We have no financial eligibility requirements. People in need of food can self-refer (call us directly) up to once a month. Clients can access food more frequently if they have a referral from a church, social worker or other agency. |
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| Needs |
BaggerFill bags with the items from our shelves at the pantry. Usually a two-hour commitment any time that suits you on the one day a month for which you volunteer. Children can volunteer with a responsible adult.ShelverMove cans and boxes from the cartons to the shelves at the pantry. Usually a one-hour shift, somewhat flexible in time-frame. Children may volunteer if accompanied by a responsible adult.Driver helpTransport food from a donation or purchase site to our pantry.“Shelf elf“Help shelve the groceries after a big food drive.Occasional helpwe’ll add your name to a list of people who may be able to help with these projects. We’ll send out an e-mail when we need help. You accept only if it suits your schedule.DistributionFinish filling the bags and give them out to the clients. Noon–4:00, one weekday a month.Office volunteerAnswer the phone and enter orders into the computer. 9:00–12:30, one morning a month.DriverPick up bags from our pantry on Angus Rd. and drive them over to our distribution site on Harris St. One weekday a month, from noon to 1:00pm. |
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| How you help |
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| About us | We are open three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.We committed to providing nutritious food to our clients, including milk, cheese, bread, eggs, and fresh produce in every food order. Recently, we have beenable to increase the quantity of fresh fruit and vegetables we give to our clients, and we are currently exploring offering meat as another protein source.Thanks to our incredible corps of dedicated volunteers, we run our operations on the strength of only one part-time paid staff member. Our low overhead and lean operation have made it possible for EFN to operate for nearly 50 years without government funding, or the contraints that such funding provides. |
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