CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
On July 27-28, join Councillor Devine and his team for a fun, simple, and worthwhile volunteer opportunity. Click here to sign up for a volunteer shift.
Our office is partnering with Foodsharing Ottawa for the 2nd edition of their Potato Rescue Project. Following on the success of their previous campaign in May, Foodsharing Ottawa has once again managed to get 42,000 pounds of surplus potatoes delivered to Ottawa from a generous farmer in Manitoba. These surplus potatoes will be distributed to food cupboards and other organizations across the city. It's a great way to address food waste and food security all in one project. Councillor Devine is very pleased to partner on this event, and to have secured partnerships from the City of Ottawa, and from Erb Transport.
Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help to make this rescue a success! Volunteers are needed on the weekend of July 27-28
to help sort the potatoes from the giant totes into smaller boxes for easy transportation to organizations across the city.
The work will be conducted outdoors inside a trailer, rain or shine. Volunteers will need to walk up and down step ladders and handle 10-30 lbs. of potatoes. Tasks include:
● Sorting potatoes from large totes into smaller boxes
● Handling and organizing boxes (lifting up to 30 lbs.)
● Assisting with logistics to ensure efficient distribution
Location:
Howard Darwin Centennial Arena
1765 Merivale Road
Volunteer shifts:
● Saturday, July 27: 12:00pm - 2:00pm, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
● Sunday, July 28: 9:30am - 11:30am, 12:00pm - 2:00pm, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
What to Bring:
● Garden gloves
● Water or drink to stay hydrated
● Comfortable shoes
● Rain gear (if needed)
● Your own bag or container to take some potatoes home
Councillor Devine will be there helping out with his entire office team, and we'll have snacks on hand.
Click here to sign up for a volunteer shift.
