Volunteer at Cultivate Food Rescue
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:00–11:00 AM
- Location1403 Prairie Ave, South Bend, IN 46613
- DescriptionNearly 133 billion pounds of food are wasted in the United States each year. While the majority of food is often sent to the landfill, Cultivate Food Rescue is working hard to keep food out of the landfill to feed food insecure individuals in the Michiana region. This Earth Month, help reduce food waste and feed hungry people by joining the Sustainability Office to volunteer to package meals. Registration is limited to just 20 people, so don't wait to register! Sign up today with this link.
Be prepared to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. - Websitehttps://green.nd.edu/events/2024/04/23/volunteer-at-cultivate-food-rescue/
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