Mayors' Day of Concern for the Hungry- Volunteer and Donation Opportunities!

Calling all volunteers! We need your help to get ready for the 22nd Annual Mayors' Day of Concern for the Hungry The Emergency Feeding Program is once again coordinating a countywide food drive to help food banks and food programs fight hunger in King County. This one day event brings in thousands of pounds of food that go directly to people in need in our communities. We need teams of volunteers to help us collect food during this year's Mayors' Day of Concern for the Hungry. When Saturday September 27, 2014 9 AM - 6 PM What is Mayors' Day of Concern for the Hungry? Every year, the mayors of King County declare the last Saturday of September as a special Day of Concern for the Hungry, calling on citizens throughout King County to take action to fight hunger in our communities. EFP partners with grocery stores, food banks and volunteers all across King County to collect food for our hungry neighbors during the Mayors' Day of Concern for the Hungry. This one day brings in literally tons of food that help keep food bank shelves full for months! How Can I Help? We need volunteers like you to help us collect food during Mayors' Day! Volunteer teams of 8-16 people will collect donations at local grocery stores. Each team is lead by a volunteer site-coordinator, who organizes teams into roughly 2-hour shifts. Volunteers take turns handing out flyers suggesting donations of specific "Most-Needed Foods" to shoppers entering the store during the event. Shoppers can purchase items while they shop, and then deposit them in barrels on the way out the store. EFP provides the flyers, barrels, donation pickup and any additional support volunteers may need. Last year we collected nearly 23 tons of nonperishable groceries for our program. We need YOUR help to bring in even more food this year! Call us at 206-329-0300 or visit our website to sign up today! Visit our website to learn more about Mayors' Day of Concern for the Hungry!