Community meals have always been a critical component of FareStart’s mission. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, it has vastly expanded its meal production, creating between 5,000-7,000 meals a day for local homeless shelters, nonprofits, senior facilities, schools and others. Including letters in our meals helps bring additional joy to our recipients, many of whom are high risk and isolated in their facilities due to the pandemic.
Instructions: This opportunity is done remotely and volunteers will provide their own materials (receipts can be included as a donation to FareStart). Volunteers will write and decorate notes that will be incorporated into FareStart meals. Once volunteers sign up, please follow THESE INSTRUCTIONS to create your letters. Please reach out to volunteer@farestart.org with any specific questions. When letters are complete, volunteers can mail them to FareStart, or schedule a time to drop them off at its offices.
Coordinate a letter writing party! Are you planning to complete the project as a group? Setup a virtual project walk through and information session with FareStart! Contact volunteer@farestart.org
FAQ's:
How many letters should I write?
There is no minimum or maximum. We make up to 7,000 meals a day and can use as many as you would like to make.
When do you use the letters?
Right away! We incorporate letters as we get them. Please keep the timing in mind when you create content
Do you need envelopes for the letters?
No, these will be added directly into individually packed meals, so envelopes are not necessary. If you are using stationary or would like to use envelopes, go for it!
Can I type the letters, or do they need to be handwritten?
Typing and handwritten both work great.
