VOLUNTEERS

The direct impact of local volunteers to the services provided by Mountaineer  Food Bank is immeasurable .   The efforts of these generous supporters expand and enhance what is available to the feeding programs served by Mountaineer Food Bank.

·        2,728 Hours Contributed by   167 Volunteers in 2004

·        Ages of volunteers range from 12 to 83.

·        Volunteers represent civic and youth organizations, individuals, school and church groups, and senior citizen groups.

·        Projects include repackaging cereal and frozen corn, sorting and packing new children’s clothing, traveling on truck runs and helping with unloading,  warehouse tasks, sorting books, assisting with  monthly mailings along with completing a 23,000 piece direct mail campaign. Also, services such as electrical, engineering, video production and artistic talent have been given freely by volunteers.

Any inquiries concerning volunteering at Mountaineer Food Bank should be directed to Melissa England at (304) 364-5518 for more information.

Many of the feeding programs served by Mountaineer Food Bank rely totally on volunteers to help them in their community. Any inquiries about volunteering in other areas of the 48 counties served by Mountaineer Food Bank please call 1-800-486-4798 to be linked with a local feeding program in your area.