Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
We Give A Share is a non-profit that provides a platform for local farms to grow and produce food to be used to feed the under-served. Similar to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscription where memberships enable participants to receive a regularly scheduled box of fresh produce, eggs, bread, flowers and other farm offerings, We Give A Share offers supporters an opportunity to buy a nominal “share” of the farm dedicated to growing specifically for the Southside Kitchen.
Donors can purchase “shares” of a farm which are then dedicated to growing some of the ingredients that the kitchen uses to prepare the meals for those who need it the most in the city of Asheville. Those meals are sold at a discount to the agencies that help provide that food to those in need. Local farms will deliver fresh organic produce to the chefs at the kitchen weekly, so their community meals are as nutritious and delicious as possible. Deliveries will be limited types of vegetables but in large volume to provide the farm with efficient and productive usage.
Equal Plates Project is looking for volunteers to join the the Southside Kitchen chefs to help prepare fresh, local meals for those in the community who need it most.
Volunteer Roles:
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Work alongside Southside kitchen staff
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Help with food prep including rinsing, peeling and chopping fresh fruit and vegetables
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Assist with loading prepared meals into the delivery van
Available Shifts Occur:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Edington Center - Southside Kitchen
133 Livingston Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Health and Safety:
- Please wear a disposable face mask while in the kitchen
- Please wear closed toe shoes
- Please only come if you are feeling 100% well to keep our community safe!
To sign up for this volunteer project, simply
- Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization
- Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
