About the event
VERY IMPORTANT - YOU MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO DROP OFF LUNCHES. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING LINK: LUNCH DROP OFF SCHEDULE.
Since this is an independent activity, you don't have to sign up through HandsOn in order to do this activity, you just have to make an appointment to drop-off completed lunches using the scheduling link above. Thank you!
What You’ll Do:
Make and deliver at least 50 lunches for Agate Shelter guests—an ideal group or individual volunteer activity! Gather your family, friends, faith group, book club, or neighbors. This opportunity is available year-round.
What will volunteers do?
READ THIS FIRST!!
This is a volunteer-led, in-kind donation opportunity. Volunteers independently purchase and assemble lunches, then schedule a drop-off time.
For questions about this project, contact the event organizer listed on this page. Please DO NOT contact First Covenant Church, FCC Shelter, The Valiance Shelter, the Agate main line, or anyone else besides the event organizer, unless instructed to do so.
DO NOT arrive without a scheduled appointment. Thank you for your cooperation!
Basic Guidelines:
- Purchase ingredients and prepare at least 50 sandwiches (so that it stores well, please only add meat and cheese on the bread).
- Sides: Condiment packets, chips, and non-refrigerated fruit (examples: apples, bananas, or oranges).
- Estimated cost: $75–$100 for sandwiches only; double if adding sides.
Supply Checklist:
- Meat (no pork)
- Cheese
- Bread
- Condiment packets
- White stickers and marker for labeling sandwich type
- Ziploc bags
- Preferred Side(s): Chips and non-refrigerated fresh fruit (examples: apples, bananas, or oranges)
Assembly Instructions:
- Use 2 or more slices of meat and 1 or more slices of cheese per sandwich.
- Place each in a Ziploc bag with a sticker noting sandwich type and prep date.
- Suggested: Repack sandwiches into original bread bags for easy transport and storage. Label outer bag with sandwich type and date.
Bonus Touch:
Write short notes of encouragement—neutral in tone, not religious, signed by you or your group.
Example: “Enjoy your lunch! From St. Mary’s Senior Youth Group”
Final Step:
Deliver sandwiches at your scheduled drop-off time - LUNCH DROP OFF SCHEDULE.
What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
FOOD SAFETY
Keep sandwiches cold using a clean cooler or cooler bag and ice packs if transporting on trips lasting more than 30 minutes. For shorter trips of 30 minutes or less in a cool car, a cooler isn’t required—just keep items chilled until departure and go straight to drop-off without making any unnecessary stops.
Wash hands and use clean surfaces while handling food.
