Volunteers are needed to help with monthly distributions at Second Harvest Food Bank's Family Harvest sites. Family Harvest provides food and educational programs to low-income families with minor children. Activities could include signing up new members, assisting with check-in and food distribution, assisting the driver in unloading the food, preparing food bags, and helping clients carry food to their cars.
To sign up, contact:
phone:(408) 266-8866 x 228
email: familySC@shfb.org
During the Holiday months of Nov. & Dec., dates and times may change.
Contact the Program Coordinator at 408-266-8866 x290.
Opportunities in Santa Clara County:
Your help is needed at the following Family Harvest Sites:
South San Jose
Edenvale School: 1st Wednesday of every month
2:00 to 5:00 PM
285 Azucar Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111
Evergreen Valley College: 1st Friday of every month
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
3095 Yerba Buena Road, San Jose, CA 95135
Almaden Elementary School: 2nd Tuesday of every month
3:30 to 6:30 PM
1295 Dentwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95118
East San Jose
Most Holy Trinity Chuch: 4th Wednesday of every month
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, CA 95122
Hank Lopez Community Center: 2nd Friday of every month
12:30 to 4:00 PM
1694 Adrian Way, San Jose, CA 95122
Katherine Smith Elementary School: 2nd Thursday of every month
1:15 to 4:15 PM
2025 Clarice Drive, San Jose, CA 95122
East Valley Pentecostal: 2nd Thursday of every month
3:00 to 6:00 PM
2715 S. White Road, San Jose, CA 95148
Franklin McKinley Elementary School: 1st Thursday of every month
1:30 to 4:30 PM
651 Macredes Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
South County
Monterra Village: 4th Thursday of every month
1:00 to 4:00 PM
900 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
Morgan Hill Community Center: 2nd Tuesday of every month
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
17000 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Rebekah Children's Services: 4th Friday of every month
1:00 to 4:00 PM
290 Ioof Ave. Gilroy, CA 95020
Central San Jose
Washington Youth Center: 2nd Tuesday of every month
8:30 to 11:30 AM
921 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Healthy Start: 1st Friday of every month
2:00 to 5:00 PM
1149 E. Julian Street, San Jose CA 95116
Paseo Center: 3rd Friday of every month
8:30 to 11:30 AM
1898 Senter Road #10, San Jose, CA 95112
Grant Elementary: 3rd Friday of every month
2:00 to 5:00 PM
470 E. Jackson Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Sherman Oaks School: 3rd Tuesday of every month
1:30 to 5:00 PM
1800-C Fruitdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
San Jose City College: 2nd Friday of every month
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2100 Moorpark Ave. San Jose CA 95128
Campbell
Campbell United Methodist Church: 2nd Wednesday of every month
2:00 to 5:00 PM
1675 Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008
Site Coordinators in San Jose
Do you enjoy working with families and children? If so, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. As a Site Coordinator Volunteer, your primary responsibility is to provide leadership in the distribution process for approximately 200 families on a monthly basis. Duties include working closely with Food Bank staff regarding the distribution process, policies, and procedures; completing all paperwork required by Second Harvest Food Bank, including new member applications and training and delegation of duties among volunteers. In partnership with other volunteers, the Site Coordinator would ensure that the food is distributed to Family Harvest clients in a fair, safe, and timely manner. Training and ongoing support will be provided by Food Bank’s Family Harvest Program Staff.
Qualifications:
- Friendly, patient person
- Like helping families and children
- Good record keeping skills, organized, good problem solver
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Maintain safe working conditions and follow all safety rules
- Ability to perform with a high standard of customer service, professional conduct and responsibility
- Preferable, but not required: Bilingual in English/ Spanish, English/Vietnamese
Commitment to one or more of the following locations:
Washington Youth Center I
921 South First St. SJ. CA 95110 (Downtown)
2nd Tuesday of the month
8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Washington Youth Center II
921 South First St. SJ. CA 95110 (Downtown)
4th Saturday of the month
1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Campbell United Church
1675 Winchester Blvd. Campbell, CA 95008
2nd Wednesday of the month
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Hank Lopez Comm. Center
1694 Adrian Way. SJ. CA 95122 (East Side)
2nd Friday of the month
12:30 PM-4:30 PM
Edenvale School
285 Azucar Ave. SJ, CA 95111 (South Side)
1st Wednesday of the month
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sherman Oaks Comm. Center
1800-C Fruitdale Ave. SJ. CA 95128 (West Side)
3rd Tuesday of the month
1:30 PM-5:30 PM
New Beginnings Church
1775 McLaughlin Ave. SJ. CA 95122 (East Side)
3rd Thursday of the month
1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Most Holy Trinity Church
2040 Nassau Dr. SJ. CA 95122 (East Side)
4th Wednesday of the month
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Katherine Smith Elementary School
2025 Clarice Drive, San Jose, CA 95122
2nd Thursday of the month
1:15 PM-4:15 PM
Monterra Village
900 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
4th Thursday of the month
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Contact: Osvaldo Maldonado, Community Programs Manager: 408-694-0023 or omaldonado@shfb.org