Covid 19 Volunteer Response

 

 

Community members are encouraged to help support urgent community needs created by the Coronavirus outbreak, but we ask that you keep the following in mind:

 

Honor the public health recommendations. If you’re delivering supplies or food to a family or organization, follow the suggestion of social distancing – ring the doorbell and move away from the door, text them beforehand, etc.

 

Feel connected through solo volunteering. Even if you’ve signed up for a solo volunteering opportunity – like delivering food to someone who needs it or distributing door hangers with information – know that the people you’re helping appreciate your outreach and you’re helping people feel connected. You’re also staying true to the health department’s suggestion of social distancing.

 

Look for opportunities that are limited in size. Organizations know how important of a role they play in minimizing the spread of the disease. If you are committed to volunteering with others, look for a group size of 10 or less.

 

Stay home when you are sick. Of course, you should be doing all of the things to stay safe – hand washing, limiting exposure, etc. – but this one deserves a second shout out. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and get well. Thanks to people who think like you, there will be plenty of volunteers out there to help when needed.

 

Click here to volunteer for The Salvation Army Food Pantry
1615 Meridian St, Anderson, IN 46016
Volunteer Needs: Need people on the day before pantry (March 30th), 10am-12pm to pack food bags.  Also, need volunteers on distribution day (March 31st) from 9am-2:30pm to continue to pack dry goods and perishable bags during distribution.  Need a couple of volunteers to direct traffic outside as well.
Volunteer Age Restrictions: 16 & up or with a parent/leader also volunteering

 

Click here to volunteer for Park Place Community Center Food Pantry
802 E 5th St, Anderson, IN 46012
Volunteer needs: Stocking pantry, filling food boxes, loading vehicles w/ food boxes
Volunteer Age Restrictions: 18+ at this time

 

Click here to volunteer for Second Harvest Food Bank Tailgate Food Distributions
Select Madison County Locations
Volunteer needs: Set up location, package and carry food, direct traffic
Volunteer Restrictions: Volunteers will need to be at least 16 years of age and be accompanied by a parent/legal gaurdian.

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Donate Items

The Christian Center
625 Main St, Anderson, IN 46016
8 am to 6 pm daily
Needs: Canned fruits and veggies, boxed foods, macaroni and cheese, etc., pasta, canned meats, proteins, TP, cleaners, bleach

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Donate Blood

Click here to find a Versiti Blood Center of Indiana Location Site