We know that going off-site for a volunteer activity with your workplace team can be difficult since schedules are tight. To help with that, we have created some off-site activities that you can do at your workplace. The projects below include a variety of costs associated with the purchases. Your group will purchase all the material, build the kits at your location and then deliver them to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's Main Warehouse at 500-B Spratt Street in Charlotte. (see Remote Volunteer Activities flyer at button below)
Snack Bags
These can be in large Ziploc bags or brown lunch bags. Suggested items:
- Granola bars (without nuts)
- Cereal bars (without nuts)
- Healthy juices (sturdy cartons)
- Individual pudding cups (include a plastic spoon with each item and they need to have the nutritional information
on the item) - Fruit snacks such as fruit roll-ups
- Gummy bars
Hygiene Kits
These can be in large Ziploc bags. Suggested items: (travel-size preferred):
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Mouthwash
- Small shampoos
- Small conditioner
- Tissues
- Soap
- Dental floss, lotion
- Chapstick
- Small comb or hairbrush
- Band-Aids
- Deodorant
New Baby Kits
These can be in Banker Boxes. Suggested items:
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby shampoo
- Baby powder
- Diaper cream
- Baby powder
- Socks
- Baby hats / caps
Birthday Kits
These can be in Banker Boxes. Wrap lid and box separately. Suggested items:
- Cake mix
- Frosting
- Pan for cake
- Birthday card
- Napkins
- Paper plates
- Plastic forks
Summer Bags
These can be in Ziploc bags. Suggested items:
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick
- Sunglasses
- Hand sanitizer
- Water bottle
- First Aid kit
Pet Pack Bags
These can be in Banker Boxes and should also be specific to dogs or cats. Suggested items:
- Unopened cans or bags of food
- Treats
- Toys
- Leash
- Collars
Cards of Encouragement for Kids
These will go in backpacks going to kids experiencing food insecurity. Please write positive sayings on index cards or note cards.
Cards of Encourage for Seniors
These will be distributed to seniors when they pick up their monthly food boxes. Please write positive sayings on index cards or note cards (not in envelopes).
For questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Betsy Van Dyne at bvandyne@secondharvestmetrolina.org.