In the News ... "Food bank seeking volunteers"

• “The work we do day-in and day-out is supported by our volunteer workforce”

Staff Report
• Odessa American

WEST TEXAS - The West Texas Food Bank is excited to invite the communities it serves to join its volunteer workforce.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the West Texas Food Bank in the interest of community safety has not been open for regular volunteer opportunities. Although this was a drastic measure, the West Texas Food Bank was the only food bank in the state to not suffer a major outbreak of COVID-19, a press release detailed.

As more people are vaccinated, and as the virus is understood a little more completely, the Food Bank is once again asking the community to volunteer, the release said.

>> All volunteers must register online through our Volunteer Hub portal.

>> All volunteers will be asked to wear a mask and practice proper hand sanitization.

>> All volunteer opportunities are listed on our Volunteer Hub portal.

The Food Bank does have special opportunities for groups, which can also be accessed through the Volunteer Hub portal ...

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