A SIMPLE GESTURE
Changing our community, one green bag at a time.
A Simple Gesture is a year round, ongoing food drive. It is a Neighbor to Neighbor: Door-to-Door Pickup service.
Green bag members keep a green reusable grocery bag in their kitchens, adding at least one non-perishable food item every week.
Every two months, on a specified date, donors leave their green bag outside their front door. Volunteer drivers pick up the full green bag of food and leave an empty bag for use during the next two months. The collected green bags are then delivered to the Hunger and Health Coalition main and satellite site for distribution to our neighbors in need!
HOW IT WORKS
ASG DATES
Dates are subject to change depending on weather and road conditions.
February 1st, 2025
April 5th, 2025
June 7th, 2025
August 9th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
December 6th, 2025
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
We always need more people to help our program be as successful as it can be!
Volunteer Sorter
Sorters are one of the key components for a successful ASG pickup! The task of a sorter is to weigh donations, crossing off barcodes, checking dates on donated items, and stocking the shelves. For more information on becoming a volunteer sorter email Alyssa Medina.
Volunteer Driver
Drivers are another key component to a successful ASG pickup! The role of a driver is to pickup green ASG bags from households involved in the program. For more information on becoming a volunteer driver email Alyssa Medina.
Green Bag Member
Donations from our members are vital to the success of A Simple Gesture. A green bag symbolizes your commitment and willingness to help your neighbors in need. For more information on becoming a Green Bag Member email Alyssa Medina.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS
The needs of our community are always changing. Listed below are items that we ask our Green Bag Members to donate! Subscribe to our ASG newsletter for speciality items we may request for our neighbors in need.
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Healthy Shelf-stable items
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No sugar added/no salt added canned goods
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High fiber/low sugar cereal
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Wholewheat/whole grain items
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Nuts and Peanut Butter
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Low sodium soups and broth
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Allergen friendly - Gluten Free and Vegan
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Protein shakes
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