OTTAWA CHAPTER - CARING AND SHARING EXCHANGE
DELIVERY DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
START TIME: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Permacon Plant / 6860 Bank St., Metcalfe
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Landscape Ontario Event Calendar
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Each driver will be issued 5 bins (or additional bins if desired) to deliver within their selected area - Downtown, East or West Ottawa
- The minimum vehicle for delivery is a car = 5 bins
- Pick up truck = 10 bins
- Cube van = 15 bins
- All 5 bins will be within your designated area
- It is estimated that 5 bins could take an approximate 1 hour depending on route and traffic.
- Deliveries will be sent out in 1/2 hour increments starting at 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM.
- Warehouse volunteers will pack volunteer vehicles with bins to expedite deliveries and reduce congestion and possible slip and falls
- For safety and emotional support, a minimum of 2 people per vehicle is recommended.
- It is suggested to bring a wagon or dolly to assist with the transportation of the bins to the door of the residence as bins range from 10-20lbs.
- All volunteers will be sent an email prior to with best practices and verbiage for interacting with families
- All families will be contacted by the Committee ahead of time to inform/confirm delivery to reduce non-deliverables
THE GOAL
- 60 volunteers and 300 food baskets delivered to families in need
Team Contacts