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Curbside Volunteers – Produce Distribution

Studies show that children learn better when they are well-nourished. We are calling on our public school families and community members to support the wellness of our children by volunteering to support our Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) efforts. PUSD FNS has teamed up with the *Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to provide fresh produce and USDA food boxes to area families, thanks to funding from **CalFresh. This program will distribute produce and shelf stable food from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Meals and produce will be distributed solely for pick-up and are not consumed on site.

2024 – 2025 School Year

Given the needs created by the Eaton Fire, distribution days will be added and additional essential supplies will be offered to the community. 

There are two ways you can help:

  • Prep produce & supplies at the PUSD Warehouse from 9 AM – Noon or earlier, depending on when we are finished. If you can help for a shorter time, please sign up and note what time you must leave. Thank you!
    • Upcoming prep events:
      • Feb 11
        Mar 25
        April 22
        May 20
  • Pass out produce & supplies at a school distribution site from 7 – 8:30 AM.
    • Upcoming distribution events:
      • Mar 26
        April 23
        May 21

Sign ups to these volunteer events are usually posted at the beginning of each month.

GROUPS WELCOME

Volunteer Restrictions and Instructions:

  • Volunteers must be able to lift heavy boxes of fruit and vegetables. Boxes are typical of CSA (community-supported agriculture) and depending on the fruits, vegetables, and supplies offered, can weigh between 5 – 20 lbs.
  • Arrive at the start of your shift.
  • Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes.
  • Please see the specifics on the sign-up pages linked to above.

We are asking for a specific number of volunteers. If you cannot make your shift, please let us know right away.

Never volunteer if you are not feeling well. Cancel your shift.

*Banner image courtesy of LA Regional Food Bank.

**California’s CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

Sign up to Volunteer

Adults view our Indemnity Waiver, Medical and Photo Release.

NOTE: All those who volunteer agree to our standard Indemnity Waiver, Medical and Photo Release by default.

Please make sure you have read the release before you commit to serve.

CLICK ON AN EVENT BELOW TO SIGN UP: