Foodbank of the Heartland
Tuesday, December 8: 5-7PM

Adults, youth ages 16 and over, and children 10-15 with adult supervision can participate.
Location: Foodbank for the Heartland Volunteer Center, 4645 S. 84th Street
What to expect: They will ask you to wash your hands and possibly put on a hair net. Then they assign us tasks such as repackaging food items like rice or pasta, preparing bags for backpacks, or stocking boxes for community pantries.
What to wear: Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are needed. Warmer clothing is suggested as the room temperature is cool.
Volunteering? Keep reading and follow the steps to register for this event. Be sure to add this activity to your home calendar! December 8, 2026: 5-7PM

Please follow these instructions to register online for this event:
1. Visit the Food Bank for the Heartland event registration page. This takes you direct to the Food Bank’s registration page for the Lord of Love event page.
2. Click on the “Register” button at the bottom of the page.
3. Follow the instructions to access the CERVIS registration system. You will be asked to log in to the system or create a Volunteer Profile.
If you are a first time using this online registration system, you will be prompted to create a Volunteer Profile.
4. Once successfully logging into the system (or creating a profile, if needed) you will automatically be registered for this event and receive a confirmation E-mail.
5. If you would like to register additional individuals for this event, please select their name from the list and enter this code (ECN4eE) into “Private Registration Code” field. Then, click the “Register for selected event” button to complete the additional registration.

A few things you should know…
PARKING & ARRIVAL

  • The parking lot can be accessed from northbound and southbound 84th Street, and from westbound L Street. Check out the Google Map and get directions.
  • Please park in the spaces highlighted in blue in the shown image. Enter the building through the MAIN ENTRANCE. A Food Bank employee will be there to greet you.
  • Volunteers may enter the Food Bank 20 minutes before the shift begins. To ensure you have time to check in and store your personal items, please arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled shift.
  • To follow strict food safety guidelines and to ensure adequate staff support, Volunteers who arrive more than 20 minutes after their scheduled start time will be asked to reschedule for a different shift. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

ATTIRE

  • We recommend dressing in layers, as our Volunteer Center is climate controlled.
  • All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip flops). We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as most of your session will involve standing.
  • Please make sure to wear a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops or cut offs). Many company volunteer groups wear company t-shirts to show their workplace pride!
  • Volunteers will be asked to take off jewelry on their hands and wrists (watches, bracelets, rings).
    • Lockers are provided in the orientation space for storage of these items.  

PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES

  • Tobacco, vapes, and chewing gum are not allowed in the Volunteer Center.
  • Due to food safety considerations, no outside food or beverages, including water bottles, are allowed in the Volunteer Center. A water cooler and paper cups are available for volunteers to use during their shift.
  • Illness: Any person who, by medical examination or by supervisory observation, is shown to have or appears to have an illness shall be excluded from any operations which may be expected to result in contamination of food until the condition is corrected.
  • All personal items are to be stored in the personal storage area, away from general food areas. It is recommended that volunteers not bring personal items into the building.
    • All items including bags, backpacks and water bottles will need to be kept in a locker and not allowed in the volunteering area. These lockers are provided in the orientation space. 
  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. We do welcome younger children ages 10-15, but they must be supervised by an adult.