Hello Swim Team Family, 

I hope everyone is doing well.  Please see the information below as the Lone Star Swim Team is accepting volunteers to help with the Houston Food Bank Warehouse.  This would be a great community service for our team swimmers & families that would like to help out. Please contact Coach Judy if you will be attending. (Judy: 832-259-1170)

Lone Star Swim Team

The Houston Food Bank

LSST will be volunteering at The Houston Food Bank Warehouse ( 535 Portwall St. Houston, TX. 77029) on Friday, 11/25, from 1-4pm. If you would like to join us, please click on the link below.  You will need to create an account for each person volunteering and sign the electronic waiver. http://houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?section=indGpRegistrations&action=conditional&fwID=24558 Please wear your LSST t-shirt!!   "Volunteer support is critical to our mission of leading the fight against hunger!  The Houston Food Bank utilizes volunteers six days a week at our Main Warehouse. Whether you come out as an individual or part of a group, we are certain you will have an enjoyable, positive experience.   SPECIAL NOTES:    ·         Volunteers MUST be at least 6 years old and supervised by parent or guardian throughout the shift. ·         Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes before your scheduled volunteer shift so you can check in, receive instructions and start on time.  If you arrive after the start of your shift, you may have to wait up to 30 minutes for orientation and assignment.  If members of your group arrive late, we cannot guarantee they will be able to join you in your assigned project area. Description of Duties  Varies with the makeup volunteers for shift. Most of the projects at the warehouse involve inspection, sorting, and repackaging of donated food items for community distribution. Address  535 Portwall St. Houston, TX. 77029 Directions  From Downtown:  Take IH-10 east and exit Gellhorn St. (exit #774).  Make a U-turn at Gellhorn, stay on feeder and turn right on Portwall St. Parking Information  If space permits it, you may park in the front parking lot, but in the event of a large volunteer turnout, you may be directed to our overflow lot located behind the building. Attire Information  How to Dress?   Closed-toe shoes REQUIRED - s mashed toes are no fun, so we strongly enforce this safety precaution.  Casual dress,  long pants (preferred), t-shirt with sleeves. Does your company offer a Volunteer Grant program?  Just click below to check to see if they are on the list.