The American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region, is calling for volunteers to help with the distribution of free meals for Los Angeles Unified School District students.
Students who would have received meals at their schools have been offered food at distribution centers since the coronavirus emergency forced statewide school closures.
The Red Cross needs 160 volunteers per day to perform a variety of tasks at more than 50 distribution centers. Work includes loading and unloading trucks, assisting in the setup, sanitation and stocking at the centers. A supervisor with the LAUSD, supported with a Red Cross team leader will direct the work needed.
Volunteer requirements include these abilities
- Lift/carry 20-50pounds multiple times/shift
- Stand/sit for two-hour periods
- Walk on uneven terrain
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Step up/down 18 inches and climb two or more flights of stairs
- Speak clearly on phone and in person
- Working Cell Phone
- Pass COVID health screening
Fill out an application here: rdcrss.org/3bQsPIE
The American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region partnered with the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management in March to assist the school district in its effort to feed needy students.
World Central Kitchen, founded in 2010 by celebrity chef José Andrés, has also partnered with the effort and has provided up to 50,000 meals a day to be distributed at the centers.
For a list of the LAUSD “Grab & Go” food centers: achieve.lausd.net/resources.
