Be A Neighborhood Coordinator
Here’s What You Need To Know
What does a Neighborhood Coordinator do?
It’s amazingly simple. You just organize a small group of neighbors to be Food Donors. Each donor gets a reusable green bag to store food in. Every two months you pick up their full bag, leave an empty one for next time, and bring all the bags to a drop-off point, where volunteers receive and sort it.
How do I pick my Neighborhood?
Your “neighborhood” is wherever you say it is, and it’s as big or small as you want it to be. It can be a few houses, a whole street, or several blocks. The most important thing is for you to feel comfortable with the area you pick. One of the benefits of being an NC is that you’ll wind up with a better sense of where you live and who your neighbors are. So pick an area that you want to know better.
How do I build a Neighborhood?
Most Neighborhood Coordinators start by asking nearby friends and acquaintances. When they’re ready, they knock on a few doors near them, which is a great way to get to know neighbors. Of course, for some people canvassing can be a bit scary at first. So we’ve put together an easy how-to kit. Just ask us!
