City of Saint Paul issued the following announcement on Aug. 27.
Our community is facing unprecedented challenges and we need your help more than ever. Serve Saint Paul: Neighbors Helping Neighbors is building a community of service in Saint Paul by connecting neighbors who could use a helping hand during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent civil unrest. Learn more at stpaul.gov/neighbors.
Featured volunteer opportunities include:
Assist a food distribution point, including sorting, stocking, bagging food, and curbside or walk-in pick up. This food distribution may be a food shelf, a city-led effort, etc.
Deliver grocery and basic needs items to home-bound individuals using proper social distancing protocols.
Assist a food shelf with tasks as assigned including volunteer coordination, inventory, and supply management and operations.
Assist with prepping, cooking, serving, packing, and cleaning up after meals that are available to the public or individuals who need assistance at a reduced cost or no cost.
Sew homemade face masks and other personal protective equipment (such as gowns) using CDC-approved guidelines.
Receive ideas on ways community organizations can help from home or with minimal coordination from a partner as a Together-Apart Volunteer. Volunteers may be referred to an organization that has a need for virtual volunteer support.
Support needs that require direct outreach in the community.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Saint Paul
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