HOPE worldwide - Anchorage Alaska Chapter

12/11/2020

Hello Everyone!

We wanted to share some good news with you all this morning!

The Food Bank of Alaska informed us that since the start of COVID mandates/lockdowns back in March, members of HOPE worldwide in Anchorage Alaska, The Great Land Christian Church, UAA, and other community members have volunteered over 1,820 hours and attended over 50 volunteer events for the Food Bank alone! These hours do not include our other volunteer opportunities with the Citywide Cleanup, assistance for seniors, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and so on!

We are so grateful for the hearts of our volunteers, who dedicated their time to serve those in need during such a hectic time. Through our time volunteering we have learned more about our community and have built/deepened lasting relationships with one another and our community members

Thank you all so much for your hard work and commitment to making a positive difference here in Anchorage! YOU are such a light. As we have said before, we believe that in order to change the world, we first have to start in our corner of the world

Stay tuned as we continue to find ways to serve our community!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead

11/22/2020

HOPEworldwide is covering the 5-8.

However, volunteers are still needed for the other shifts.

Please follow the link or go to Food Bank of Alaska to sign up to help on the other shifts.

📣 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 📣

Our annual Anchorage Thanksgiving Blessing distribution takes place on Monday and we need more help to direct traffic and parking at the event. These are the shifts still open :

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Sign up here: http://cerv.is/m?0202gaw3UJM

• Be prepared to be outside in the cold
• Masks required during your shift
• Must be willing to work 3-4 hour shifts (with breaks)

11/06/2020

Great way to give back!

In a year unlike any other, we hope to provide more Thanksgiving cheer than any other. With your help we will be serving over 2,000 Thanksgiving meals to men and women experiencing homelessness and hunger over this Thanksgiving holiday.

And we need turkeys! Lots of them.

You may drop off your donations of turkeys and food items at one of two locations:

Bean's Cafe- 1101 East 3rd Avenue. It's open from 9 am to 3 pm daily - even weekends.

Jewel Lake Tastee-Freez located at 3901 Raspberry Rd # 1. It's open 11am - 9 pm daily.

Or, make an online donation today.

Because we cannot invite volunteers into the shelter this Thanksgiving, please consider a direct financial contribution, or donating a turkey. We are also in need of donations of potatoes, dinner rolls, stuffing and fresh vegetables.

Although we have discontinued the Beanie Box project, please consider assembling pantry packs for The Children's Lunchbox. These food boxes feed a family of four for a single meal.

Your support provides a traditional Thanksgiving meal, a place out of the cold, and a full helping of hope.

10/23/2020

Hello everyone!
Senior Box Build is back with the Foodbank of Alaska!

If you are looking for a safe, fun way to get out of the house, serve your community, and meet some people this upcoming Halloween weekend. Please consider coming out!

Saturday October 31
Time Block 1: 9 am- 12pm
Time Block 2: 1 pm- 4pm

Sunday November 1
Time Block: 9am -1200 pm

Please click on the link to sign up!
https://www.foodbankofalaska.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Location:
The Old Sam's Club at Tikahtnu Mall
1142 N Muldoon
Anchorage, Alaska

A note about the flu and COVID-19: if you have traveled outside of Alaska in the 14 days prior to your volunteering event please cancel your registration and let us know as soon as you are able. Please help your fellow volunteers, our staff, and our food recipients remain healthy by washing your hands thoroughly, and if you are not feeling well, to please stay home.

Please note that all volunteers are required to wear close-toed shoes and a mask in the warehouse. If you have work gloves, you are encouraged to bring those. Young volunteers are encouraged and must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult unless they are 16 years or older