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ļ»æWelcome to Our Table
You are invited to a special monthly conversation series with Eric Aft! Our CEO brings a special topic to each session, designed to bring our volunteers into a deeper understanding of our work. Thank you to those who came to our last meetingāJames Caldwell and Eric led a very engaging discussion around our partner agency network. This month, Eric and special guests Heather Martin, Interim Vice President of Providence Programs, and Nicole Caudill, Director of Community Meals, will continue with this theme by sharing more information about Second Harvestās Community Meals partnerships.
The next meeting will be held on March 18 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.! A virtual link will be sent out ahead of the meeting for those who need it, or you can join us in person at our headquarters in Winston-Salem (3330 Shorefair Dr). Light refreshments will be provided.
Eric is an expert in many areas, but our Volunteer Services Team is a better fit for your questions about how to volunteer with us.
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| | These sessions are not intended to serve as a volunteer orientation. Please reach out to volunteers@secondharvestnwnc.org, refer to Bloomerang, or call the front desk at 336.784.5770 for help with the basics (general information, how to sign up, and more). | | | |
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ā With spring around the corner, the garden will soon be opening to volunteers. Please review the opportunity posted in Bloomerang for more details and to sign up. | |
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Volunteer Operations Will Be Closed The Following Dates In April:
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- Friday, April 3
- Thursday, April 16
- *Wednesday, April 22 ā Food Sorting in Winston will be closed on this day. Our other operations will be open during regular hours.
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A Token of Our Appreciation ā¤ļø
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! To celebrate, weāve got brand-spankin' new t-shirts for you. Just follow these steps below while supplies last:
- To be eligible: Work at least two shifts in the month of April.
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To claim: Email volunteers@secondharvestnwnc.org after your second shift with your name, first and second choice of size, and when youād like to pick it up from the front desk. Please note that our business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, and the last day for pick-up will be May 8. A team member will reach out to confirm.
Ready to get going? Sign up now!
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Second Harvest Volunteer Spotlight: ļ»æ
ļ»æMarianne Greene
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ļ»æSince she first started volunteering at Second Harvestās Greensboro Nutrition Education & Distribution Center, Marianne Greene has quickly become a core part of our volunteer operations. Marianne found Second Harvest and signed up for her first shift two years ago, shortly after her fifth child left for college. Once she got involved, she realized she āneeded a new sense of purpose and a feeling of being usefulāwho knew?ā She also understood how food insecurity impacts so many communities and recognized that volunteering was one way she could help. As Marianne put it, āSecond Harvest treats everyone with dignity and respect, and offers the promise of hope in the form of assistance.ā
Marianneās favorite part of volunteering is the people she meets along the way. āThe community of volunteers and staff inspire me every day to step up and make a difference for the āgreater good!āā We deeply appreciate Marianneās growing leadership as she facilitates activities in Greensboro. Alongside Rick Adelman, one of our Lead Volunteers, she forms a dynamic duoātheir dedication truly is next level.
Fun Facts: When she isnāt volunteering, Marianne values family time, reading a good book, and traveling.
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Since the weather is warming up, we have a sunny trivia question for you this month! Can you guess how many Community Meals were delivered during our Summer Feeding campaign last year?
A. 136,588
B. 136,517
C. 136,190
D. 136,413
Send your answer to the link below for the chance to win some Second Harvest merch!
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Empty Bowls is LIVE!
Ticket sales are open for Second Harvest's 25th Annual Empty Bowls! Your purchase includes two tickets; soup for two, plus fresh bread, and dessert. Youāll also receive two handcrafted pottery bowls, made with care by local artists. Each bowl represents the strength and resilience of our neighbors and the power of your support in nourishing and uplifting local families.
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Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for more volunteers to help in Community Meals and Food Sorting. Invite your friends and family to join us in the important work of feeding hope, health, and opportunity!
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Kiwanis Pancake Jamboree
ļ»æPlan on breakfast Friday with the Twin City Kiwanis Club! Join us on March 7th for the Pancake Jamboreeāan all-you-can-eat feast of fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and community spirit! Every bite supports a great cause, so donāt miss this delicious tradition.
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