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Make volunteering your new Thanksgiving Day tradition

2012-11-02T20:52:12Z

I always look forward to Thanksgiving morning, but not for the usual reasons, like the smell of turkey roasting in the oven or parades on TV. I look forward to rising early, driving down J Street in the dark and seeing road closure signs and flares, indicating a special event is about to take place. I look forward to being one of the first cars parked at Newman Center near Carlson Drive and J Street. I look forward to being bundled up in the cold weather and setting up the volunteer check-in station for the annual Run to Feed the Hungry, benefiting Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS). Excitement is in the air as the sun slowly rises, and over 350 volunteers gather in their places, ready for thousands of runners and walkers to show their support for SFBFS.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is a local non-profit organization helping families in need through six unique programs offered at no cost to local residents. Programs range from food and clothing to free educational programs for youth to adults. Run to Feed the Hungry is in its 19th year, raising a significant amount of funding to keep SFBFS’ programs operating and free to those in need.

Volunteering is an easy and fun way to show support for SFBFS. Volunteers are needed for a variety of different tasks for Run to Feed the Hungry. All volunteers receive a long-sleeve volunteer shirt (a very pretty blue this year!).

If you’re interested in helping out, please note the following:

-Volunteers must be available for the duration of the shift and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
-Please note the age limitations below.
-Volunteer orientation is not required for any of these opportunities. -Please follow the links below to complete the sign-up form. If you have any questions, please contact Robin at volunteer@sacramentofoodbank.org or (916) 456-1980.

Run prep at SFBFS, Nov. 8 and 9 (3333 Third Avenue) – Age 16 and up
Nov. 8, 2012 – Run to Feed the Hungry prep 1-5pm
Nov. 9, 2012 – Run to Feed the Hungry prep 9am-1pm

Volunteer at Sacramento REI store (Race registration) – Age 16 and up
Tuesday, Nov. 20: 3pm-9pm
Wednesday, Nov. 21: 1:30-7:30pm

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 – Age 18 and up
Crowd Control - start/finish lines
Water Stations
Clean up Crew
Course Monitors

Make a new Thanksgiving Day tradition. Give yourself something new to look forward to - an opportunity to help our community and those in great need. Choose to volunteer (or run or walk!) at this year's Run to Feed the Hungry. Hope to see you bright and early.

Disclosure: Robin Simpson is the Volunteer Services Manager at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

Volunteers needed for 18th annual Run to Feed the Hungry

2011-10-19T20:27:43Z

It's that time again... we're nearing Thanksgiving, which means it's almost time for the 18th annual Run to Feed the Hungry! This event, taking place every Thanksgiving morning, is the largest fundraiser of the year for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS). The event launches in front of Sac State and winds through East Sacramento, with a 5K course and a 10K course.

Over 28,000 people participated in last year's event, making it the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the country. One of the ways this event is made possible is through the support of over 500 volunteers on the morning of the event as well as the days leading up to Thanksgiving Day. Not much of a runner of a walker, but want to be a part of this incredible community event? Consider volunteering. Volunteers receive a unique, long-sleeve Run to Feed the Hungry volunteer t-shirt for their volunteer service.

SFBFS is in need of volunteers to support Run to Feed the Hungry on the following days:

November 20-23 at REI :

Volunteers are needed at the Sacramento REI to help with runner registration and t-shirt pickup. Volunteers must be age 16 and up to assist at REI and be able to stand for long periods of time. Snacks and beverages will be available for volunteers during their shift. The following shifts are available:

Sunday, Nov. 20, 1:30-6pm
Monday, Nov. 21, 9:30am-3:30pm
Monday, Nov. 21, 3pm-9pm
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 9:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 3pm-9pm
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9am-2pm
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1:30pm-7:30pm

November 24 (Thanksgiving Day):

Volunteers ages 18 and up are needed at the Run to Feed the Hungry to assist with a variety of tasks. Volunteers will check in between 6am and 7am (depending on the task) at the volunteer check-in tent near the Scottish Rite temple at J Street and Carlson in East Sacramento. Volunteers are needed until approximately 11am and must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. The following tasks are available on Thanksgiving morning:

Parking
Crowd Control
Water Stations
VIP Tent
Cleanup Crew
Course Monitors

Volunteers make this event happen! If you have any questions about volunteering, please e-mail volunteer@sacramentofoodbank.org.

Disclosure: Robin Simpson is an employee of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

Volunteer where the action is at Run to Feed the Hungry

2010-10-26T02:25:09Z

The Run to Feed the Hungry is a Thanksgiving Day tradition for many Sacramento area families. This event, the largest fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) is a 5K and 10K run/walk, utilizes approximately 400 volunteers on Thanksgiving morning. Not a runner or a walker? Volunteering is the way to go.

One of the most exciting volunteering positions is Crowd Control at the starting or finish line. Volunteers placed at the starting line get to see all the runners pass through the starting line and ensure everyone gets a safe start to the run, keeping runners and walkers on course and everyone moving smoothly. Crowd control volunteers at the finish line get to experience the thrill of runners and walkers triumphanty completing the race and help to prevent bottleneck past the finish line. Volunteers at both the starting and finish line get to cheer on the runners and keep the energy and enthusiasm going.

Gather your friends, family and neighbors and volunteer for the Run to Feed the Hungry. Volunteers for Run to Feed the Hungry must be age 18 and up. All volunteers receive a free volunteer t-shirt on event day. All volunteer opportunities are listed on the volunteer calendar on www.sacramentofoodbank.org (view November 25 on the calendar). Or, sign up for Crowd Control here.

Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving Day

2010-10-17T23:46:00Z

Looking for a new way to spend Thanksgiving Day? Here's an idea - volunteer. Volunteers are needed for the 17th annual Run to Feed the Hungry, the largest fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS). This event launches in front of Sac State every Thanksgiving morning and has become a Sacramento area tradition for families wanting to make a difference in their community. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is a private non-profit organization dedicated to serving those in need with emergency distribution programs and education services, all offered at no cost to Sacramento area families. For more information, visit www.sacramentofoodbank.org. Come out and help us make a difference.

Make this your new Thanksgiving Day tradition. Volunteers for this special event must be age 18 and up. To view all volunteer opportunities, view November 25 on the SFBFS volunteer calendar here or sign up by clicking the links below:

Volunteer to pass out runner t-shirts.
Volunteer as part of the Parking Crew.
Volunteer as part of the Turkey Team, which fills in where help is needed most.
Volunteer at the VIP Tent.
Volunteer as a Course Monitor.
Volunteer as part of the Clean-up Crew.
Volunteer as part of the Crowd Control team.
Volunteer at a Food/Water station.

Questions? E-mail volunteer@sacramentofoodbank.org.

Race for the Rock volunteers needed!

2010-05-06T02:17:34Z

Volunteers (age 21 and up) are needed for Race for the Rock on Saturday, June 5, 2010! Join us at this fun and unique event benefiting Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, where teams of two race around downtown Sacramento receiving text-message clues leading them to diamond jewelry and other prizes. Volunteers are needed for two separate locations:

Race for the Rock Kickoff event – GROUPS NEEDED!

When: Saturday, June 5, 2010. 7am-11am

Where: West Steps of the Capitol

What: Kickoff event for Race for the Rock. Volunteers will help with participant check-in, pass out t-shirts, distribute bike valet tickets, and help set-up and break-down the kickoff event.

How: To sign your group up for this great opportunity, send an email to Robin at volunteer@sacramentofoodbank.org Please note volunteers must be age 21 and up.

Race for the Rock After-Party – INDIVIDUALS and GROUPS needed!

When: Saturday, June 5, 2010. 11am-4pm

Where: House Kitchen & Bar, 555 Capitol Mall

What: After-party and awards event for Race for the Rock. Volunteers will help with bicycle valet parking, security, and set-up and break-down.

How: You must be 21 and up to volunteer at this event. To sign up for this event, find the event on our volunteer calendar and click “Volunteer Sign-up”: http://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/Calendar.aspx?type=volunteer

Questions? Email Robin at volunteer@sacramentofoodbank.org.

SFBFS Call to Action: Run to Feed the Hungry

2009-10-28T17:12:27Z

Join Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services on Thanksgiving Day for the 16th Annual Run to Feed the Hungry!

The 5K and 10K run/walk start at around 8:45am on Thursday, November 26. Kickoff is outside of CSUS and the course winds through beautiful East Sacramento. Join us for a bit of exercise before you go home and eat all that food!

Pleas sign up at www.runtofeedthehungry.com

Running not your thing, but you want to help out? Please volunteer! Volunteers are needed to pass out water, direct traffic, check in runners and more. Sign up online at www.runtofeedthehungry.com

Want to learn more about SFBFS? Check out our new website at www.sacramentofoodbank.org!

THANKS!