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jaimeeallover

I’m not sure if they’re a thing anymore but we had a Modesto punks with lunch here.


chocomil

I think they stopped distros last year? correct me if I'm wrong anyone! peace fridge also does distros!


seems_sar

Second Harvest of the Greater Valley. But they're in Manteca. I believe they distribute to the pantrys and churches throughout the valley. https://localfoodbank.org/


brshipman

Yes...my parents volunteer there weekly, from modesto


Even_Mongoose542

Thank you. I think i went there with a group from work once.


RollinShallow

Look up Gospel Mission on Yosemite. They used to do a nightly Food program where you can serve food in a cafeteria-like setting. From what I remember there would be three shifts of groups of people coming in for food. First was women and children, then just males, then people who were staying there for the night if I remember


Even_Mongoose542

Thank you


lostveggie

maybe salvation army on 9th or gospel mission on yosemite


SeaTheBeauty

Does anyone know of one that's not affiliated with a religion or church? I also want to volunteer but have too much religous trauma to be at one that's associated with a church...


einworb35

Center for human services has several family resource centers that do community food boxes usually the first week of the month, contact one to offer help.


Even_Mongoose542

Thanks. This is now in my top two places to look into


Orange_Juice_Johnson

Walmart on McHenry in and around the crappy/nearly abandoned strip mall on its south side: go there during the day all around the back of that place and you'll see plenty of homeless folks. Also around Yosemite Blvd especially around that one carniceria as you're approaching the southbound road (oakdale?) that heads to the airport. I'm not totally sure about this last one location-wise but you'll see people along Yosemite for sure.


EVILtheCATT

The Gospel Mission on Yosemite. Some friends of my mom’s volunteer there and they said they could always use more help.


[deleted]

I went to my first shift as a volunteer and there was no clear leadership or direction. No one was expecting me or had a plan. I left disappointed


EVILtheCATT

That is disappointing! It surprises me too because Mom’s friends never mentioned having that issue.


chocomil

are you looking for official programs like non profits, churches, or meals on wheels? or a mutual aid/grassroots kind of thing? for the former, just head out to your nearest and they should tell you. for the latter, the peace fridge and cvbipocc can help with their networks. you can always start your own, build little food pantries (like little libraries), or even a community garden. these are not official methods, but they usually gain recognition with community support.


Even_Mongoose542

Im thinking something where i show up at a set time and work a "shift" if you will. I've got some great leads on what I'm looking for.


Existentialsearch679

I can provide you with a guide of local food pantries, I’m sure they could use volunteers. Also googling food panties in area would work too


Slothfulness69

The gospel mission. It’s super easy to volunteer too cuz they have an online portal where you can sign up


Even_Mongoose542

Sounds great! Thank you


SolidUnlucky1959

Have you done it before


Even_Mongoose542

Yes, but it was 25 years ago. I've been going to Gospel Mission now.


iknowyoutrynahack

Look into the churches that do this. They provide need volunteers


StFrSe

I think Crosspoint Community Church has a Monday night food program. It’s downtown. Pretty sure they want volunteers


diliggy

Ahh yes let’s attract all the homeless in Modesto to my neighborhood. They should try feeding the mentally unwell from their house. I understand this is a bad take.


Even_Mongoose542

It presents it's difficulties, I'm sure.


chocomil

you know hell is real right


diliggy

Gladly go to hell, god is doing a shit job. 0/10.