Food shelf visits in Minnesota have surged to record levels.
This dramatic increase reflects the growing strain on households as food costs
remain high and critical safety-net programs face uncertainty. In recent years,
as changes and challenges to SNAP benefits and other federal supports
were debated and implemented, food shelves experienced ripple effects, with an
even greater number of neighbors turning to charitable food assistance to
fill widening gaps.Box Packing for Conway Food Distribution
To meet the growing community need and be able to meet members where they are at, our Tuesday Conway Food Distribution is shifting to a box distribution for the next month.
Volunteers are needed to help pack food boxes at the Sanneh Warehouse
Shift Details:
WHERE: Sanneh Warehouse – 2323 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Enter through the front door.
WHEN: Every other Monday
TIME: 2:00-4:00
Parking: Street parking only. Park on Minnehaha or on 24th Street to the east of Minnehaha. Please be aware of parking restrictions, especially winter parking restrictions. Carpooling is recommended.
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes required.
Note: This is an indoor opportunity that may involve lifting.
Volunteer Tasks:
Sorting and organizing food items
Packing items into boxes Stacking filled boxes on pallet(if able to lift up to 15 lbs.)
You will be standing for most of the shift, but accommodations can be made for seating if needed.
Need Help Sign Up?
If you need assistance signing up, I am happy to help! I can walk you through the registration process or sign you up directly.
Contact: Sarah Philippe at sphilippe@thesannehfoundation.org
THANK YOU!
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Warehouse!
