Moore Food & Resource Center Emergency Response Volunteer Shifts

(Cancelled) was Thursday, March 19th from 9:00am to Friday, April 3rd, 2020 4:00pm
This event has been cancelled.

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In an abundance of caution and in compliance with orders from state and local officials, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma will close its volunteer opportunities to the public, effective Wednesday, March 25, until further notice.

“We appreciate the leadership of both Gov. Stitt and Mayor Holt on taking measures to keep at-risk populations as safe as possible while still allowing us to serve the one in six Oklahomans facing hunger as well as those impacted by the shutdowns,” said Deb Bunting, interim CEO of the Regional Food Bank. “We thank everyone who has volunteered since the COVID-19 pandemic reached our state and want to assure all that the safety of volunteers, staff and the fellow Oklahomans we serve is a top priority.”

In place of volunteers, the Regional Food Bank staff will work shifts to continue to prepare emergency food boxes to be distributed to community-based partner agencies in central and western Oklahoma. The staff will continue to operate under the new volunteer model that adheres to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social distancing guidelines. The Regional Food Bank continues to operate in Disaster Response mode as it works to provide food assistance to Oklahomans who are food insecure and the increasing number of Oklahomans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is the very mission of the Regional Food Bank to provide food assistance where needed in our service area and that’s what we’ll continue to do,” Bunting said. “Challenging times such as these require us to be innovative and make the most of our resources and that’s what we are doing.”

The Regional Food Bank’s partner agencies report a nearly 25% increase in the number of people they are serving this week. The Food & Resource Center in Moore served 130 households on Monday and more than 30 families were visiting for the first time.

“We can’t thank our partner agencies enough for serving on the frontlines to fight hunger each and every day and now helping to meet the additional need as a result of the COVID-19 impact,” Bunting said. “Our work would truly not be possible without these valued partners.”

Anyone in need of food assistance should visit rfbo.org/get-help to find a pantry closest to their home. It is recommended to first call the pantry to confirm hours of operations and if any restrictions are in place. They can also call the Regional Food Bank at 405-972-1111 during workdays.

Registration
Registration Opened
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
16 and up
Requirement Details

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your shift starts.  If you show up after the shift begins we won’t be able to get you through the orientation process. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. 

Because volunteer shifts are limited, we are requiring that individuals must be at least 16 years of age. All youth ages 16 and 17 must have a parent permission form signed and all court appointed community service volunteers need to fill out their community service agreement before coming.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding volunteering at the Moore Food and Resource Center, please do not hesitate to call or email.

Parking Details
Please park in the back of the building in the fenced in area and enter through the side door that says staff/volunteer entrance. Ring the doorbell and someone will let you in the door.
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