What and Why
The Supplemental Food Program (SFP) is a federal program that provides qualified seniors who are at least 60 years old and low-income a monthly box of shelf stable food. The program helps improve the health of our seniors by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA food products.
Volunteers will help with ensuring the distribution area is neat and safe for our staff and participants, distribution tables are stocked with food boxes, help sort out donations, and break down food boxes/cardboard.
The length of each shift is dependent upon volunteer and participant attendance and other constantly changing factors. Orientation and training are included in each shift.
How
Find the right opportunity and sign up.
Where:
- Click here to see opportunities (toggle between list, calendar, or map view using the buttons on the right side of the page above the calendar, as shown below)
- By weekday: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
Who:
- Volunteers MUST be 18 years or older.
- Individuals and Teams are welcome! Please only volunteer if you have responded to an opportunity.
- Shifts at these SFP sites DO NOT qualify for SFMTA, SF Court, and Project 20 hours, more info here.
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Guidelines:
- Only volunteer if you are healthy and completely comfortable serving. Please consider your own health before volunteering.
- Closed-toe shoes are required at all volunteer projects.
- We recommend volunteers not wear jewelry. If worn, all items must be covered by the provided gloves and/or hairnets.
- We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing (we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions).
- Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables.
Thank you for your support!
