(Note: it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare for CanJam the night before; about 30-40 minutes on Shabbat, and around 15 minutes when you deliver the food (depending on how far away you live from the donation site)).
ASSIGNMENTS:
"Packer-drivers" are each responsible for bringing in 4-6 cartons/grocery bags on
your assigned date and packing up food from the baskets in the entryway of the Shul after services, loading
your cars and delivering the food at a time that works for you. One
packer-driver or family is assigned each month.
SUBSTITUTES:
If you cannot make your date, you are responsible to find a substitute. The bins must
be cleared on your assigned dates. Packer-drivers: please find subs if you
can't make it!
PACKING and UNPACKING:
Some foods in the bins will already be in shopping/grocery bags. You don't have
to repack them into cartons - you can take the bags and contents as is. When
you arrive at a site, don't hesitate to ask for handcarts or dollies and extra
hands to help you unload.
Please pack after shabbat services. Please don't pack before services because
folks will be bringing in foods all morning. Also, please don't start packing
late morning while services are in progress because it may be disruptive to the
sanctuary.
UNACCEPTABLE or UNLISTED ITEMS:
If you receive AS NOT ACCEPTABLE food items (peanut butter, bottled
goods,unsecured grain), please pack them up and deliver them as well. They are
discouraged for donation at Adat Shalom but acceptable to many shelters.
Many of the food warehouses are now accepting non-food items: shampoos, soaps, other personal
hygiene products, diapers, formula. Pplease pack them up and deliver them as
well. Please empty the bins completely on your assigned date. This is very important.
For a list of all distribution centers, addresses and driving directions, see the folder named FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE.