Help Community Action House (CAH) and Ottawa Food (OF) distribute fresh produce to Migrant families this summer!
Many migrant farmworkers and their families live and work in rural, isolated areas of the county, and work extremely long hours, leaving little time for grocery shopping. To build a more welcoming community, Ottawa Food & Community Action House are working alongside other partners to distribute fresh produce and shelf-stable items to Migrant communities this season. This is a great opportunity for Spanish-speaking volunteers or families to get to know the migrant workers who live in and serve Ottawa county.
How do you help as a volunteer?
During these distributions, you can expect to help load and unload food and greet and have conversations with farmworkers throughout the time there. The distributions are not only intended to give farmworkers increased access to food, but also to provide a time for community connection. We encourage all volunteers participating in this opportunity to be willing to step out of their comfort zone and respectfully and directly engage with the farmworkers!
Volunteer Days:
- Wednesdays & Saturdays: Help shop for fresh produce items from local vendors at the Holland Farmers Market, transport items back to Food Club and pack bags for distribution the following day. Meet staff at the farmers market at 9:30am, ready to shop!
- Sundays: Meet staff at Food Club to load up produce and dry boxes, drive to the camps, distribute boxes and items, connect with workers and families. Meet staff at Food Club at 1:00pm, ready to load up! Spanish language extremely helpful - at least 1 volunteer each shift will need to speak Spanish.
Requirements:
- Volunteers must have access to their own transportation to travel to and from the Holland Farmers Market, Food Club, and the migrant camps
- Volunteers need to be able to help with lifting items and boxes
- Spanish language extremely helpful - at least 1 volunteer each shift will need to speak Spanish
