Food Bank

Here is how to get started: Look through my files under Food Bank. Call xxxxxx Food Bank at xxx-xxxx and talk to George (he's kind of like a secretary) tell him you are the new VISTA for AmeriCorps and you need to take the Food Safety Seminar. He will probably tell you to talk to the new VISTAs: Andy or Angie. One of them will be conducting this 'seminar'. It will take at least an hour (usually around noon). At this seminar, they will tell you how to order food and cautions to take.

For ESL and ACEE meetings, I would do 'shop for' which means you can go any day at anytime to pick up produce, bread, sandwiches, or anything else they have on the white board (drinks sometimes). Shop for is also cheaper. All produce, bread and dairy (including sandwiches) are free so get as much as you want! I have found that 1:30 - 2pm is the best time to go because they usually unload the sandwiches and fresh bread and pastries at this time. If you place an order, then you must pick-up at your set day and time. The current pick-up time is set for Tuesdays at 2pm, but you can change this time if you want. The order must be placed by Monday at noon. They are very picky about orders and pick-up. Be prompt! Our account number is : XXXXX. It needs to be on every order, even when you do shop for. Everything you order, YOU must be able to pick-up and put in your car no one loads your car for you.

Everyone there is very nice and if you get on their good side, they will be a little more lax with you. JB is another good person to know. He helps bring your order out and is a very talented musician. He volunteered at Sanchez Elem. to do a music show and was a hit! Tell him I said "Hi". I think this is it, good luck!