VOLUNTEER DIGEST: 5 opportunities in January to give back your time

In 2021, a total of 13,287,746 meals were distributed to families in Lincoln. Learn more here: https://www.lincolnfoodbank.org/
In 2021, a total of 13,287,746 meals were distributed to families in Lincoln. Learn more here: https://www.lincolnfoodbank.org/

Huskers and RSOs can connect with service opportunities to help the Lincoln community. Join fellow Huskers this month to learn about food insecurity and volunteer at nonprofits connected to fixing this social problem.

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Explore and Understand: Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is defined as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of resources—financial and otherwise. The USDA Defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food insecurity can lead to poor performance in work and/or school as well as other long-lasting effects.

Huskers can learn more about Food insecurity By Reading this Article and gain a deeper understanding By watching this documentary

Huskers can learn about the pathways available to them to help fix this social problem By completing this survey

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Food Bank of Lincoln: Jan. 18 - 21

Volunteer opportunities exist to help assemble rice meals on Jan. 19 – 20 on UNL campus from 11am to 1pm and on Jan. 21 at Food Bank of Lincoln.

Sign up here to volunteer

Questions?

Reach out to: andrew.brown@unl.edu

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Connection Point: January 18 and 21

Volunteer opportunities exist to help sort and distribute food to community members on January 18 and 21 from 1 to 5 p.m at Connection Point.

Sign up here to volunteer

Questions?

Reach out to: Raegen, Connectionpointlincoln@gmail.com

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Salvation Army Food Distribution: Jan. 18 - 21

Volunteer opportunities exist to help distribute food to community members Jan. 18 – 21 from 1pm to 3:00pm at the Salvation Army in Lincoln

Sign up here to volunteer

Questions?

Reach out to: Theresa Tuttle at Theresa.Tuttle@usc.salvationarmy.org

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Center For People in Need: Jan. 18 - 21

Volunteer opportunities exist to help with distributing food to community members Jan. 18 – 21 from 9:45am – 11:30am or 11:30am to 1:15pm.

Sign up here to volunteer

Questions?

Reach out to: Lynette Carr-Girmus, volunteer@cfnpin.org

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Matt Talbot: Jan. 18 - 21

Volunteer opportunities exist to help with serving lunch and evening meals during the week of Jan. 18 – 21.

Sign up Here to volunteer

Questions?

Reach out to: Victoria.oneil@mtko.org

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Questions?

Do you want more volunteer opportunities?

Huskers can find more volunteer opportunities anytime on Handshake.

Watch this video for how to find volunteer opportunities on Handshake.

For more information contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at andrew.brown@unl.edu or 402-472-8721.


More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/