DIY - Easy Meal Kits for food insecure individuals and families

Brief Organizational Description:
The Unique Resouce Center, also known as Sarah's Den, operates a powerful dual-service model: meeting people in crisis today while investing in their transformation tomorrow. Our free clothing closet and emergency food pantry meet people in crisis with dignity and no barriers. The Social Work Intern Program pairs community members with trained interns who help navigate housing, healthcare, and employment systems — while developing the next generation of human services professionals. Sarah's Den Thrift Store funds it all, making every donation and purchase a direct act of community investment. And lastly, our Work Readiness and Mentorship Program provides paid internships, job skills training, and consistent mentorship for youth aging out of foster care — working alongside partners connected to Virginia's Fostering Futures program to serve young people who are navigating life's hardest transition, often without family support.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
How To:
1. Sign up for the DIY Meal Kits project by selecting a drop-off date below and then clicking sign up. Every person who plans to volunteer (including youth) must sign up. You can create a volunteer team to sign up your group or youth volunteers. View our step-by-step guide to creating and managing teams here: CFengage | Volunteer With a Group.
We ask participants to make 5 Meal Kits, each with an encouraging note.
2. Gather the supplies for your 5 kits - each kit should contain 4 items.
What to Include:
1 Item from the following:
Small Package of Nuts
Small Bag of Chips
Cheese or Peanut Butter Crackers
1 Item from the following:
Granola Bar
Fruit Snack or Bar
Apple Sauce or Fruit Cup
Single Package Pop-Tart
1 Item from the following:
Easy Mac
Cup of Noodles
Instant Ramen