Our Volunteer event at the SF Food Bank on February was excellent. We packaged over 16,000 of cabbage in 2 hours and had a ton of fun!
Since this type of thing is easy to plan and the people who showed up got a lot out of it – look for more of these types of volunteer events in 2010.
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: San Francisco Food Bank; 900 Pennsylvania Ave; San Francisco, Ca 94107
RSVP: http://foodbankvolunteer.eventbrite.com/ (or below)
Come join us in helping the SF Food Bank (SFFB) sort, package and distribute a variety of nutritious foods for our community! The SFFB is the critical link between food and people. They provide food to over 133,000 people every year through 600+ community food programs, such as child care centers, homeless shelters, senior centers, AIDS service organizations, and more. The food is collected from growers, packers, processors, manufacturers, the USDA and grocery stores.
You do not have to be part of Net Impact to volunteer – come meet people, find out more about Net Impact, and help a worthwhile organization that has a positive impact on the community.
Thanks for volunteering your time! Your support will mean that thousands of pounds of food will be distributed at meal and pantry programs throughout the city and you will join the movement to end hunger in SF! For more information about SFFB: www.sffoodbank.org
Please Note: The SFFB bank has asked that the volunteers commit to the entire duration of the 2 hour project shift. Also please note that closed-toed shoes are required in the SFFB warehouse. Anyone wearing sandals or any other shoe will not be able to participate.
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Getting there: The SF Food bank is located 1 block from the 22nd street CalTrain station. We will meet at the CalTrain station at 5:45 pm and walk over together. Alternatively, if you are interested in carpooling, please email juleselyse@gmail.com and we will organize rides.
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Net Impact is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. The San Francisco Professionals chapter hosts several events for the Net Impact SF community each month, including content-focused panels, volunteer opportunities and networking events. For more information:
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Date: Wednesday, January 13th 2010.
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Poleng Lounge; 1751 Fulton Ave; SF
RSVP: Form below or at http://urbanag.eventbrite.com/
In January, our Net Impact SF gathering will be focused on Urban Agriculture. With Gavin Newsom announcing some pretty bold initiatives in San Francisco and the FAO getting together in Rome to discuss food security, agriculture is becoming top of mind for world leaders. During this event, we’ll discuss a wide range of topics from innovative business models to the role of government to promote agriculture in urban areas.
Confirmed guests are:
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 8:00am–6:00pm
Location: Mendocino County, CA
Cost: $85
RSVP/Pay: http://sustainablewinetour.eventbrite.com/
Come on the road with Net Impact’s San Francisco Professional Chapter as we explore the vines, wines, and sustainable practices of Mendocino County. Our stops include:
Paul Dolan Wines (Biodynamic)
Paul Dolan will lead us on a private tour of Dark Horse Vineyards, the biodynamic operation that is the heart of Paul Dolan Wines. Paul Dolan is a fourth-generation winemaker and will spend the morning with us to share his experience from three decades in the wine industry. Paul wrote the book True to Our Roots: Fermenting a Business Revolution, which describes his journey transforming Fetzer into one of the country’s largest sustainable vineyards. Paul is a huge fan of Net Impact and excited to host our group. We are thrilled to be able to spend time with him—he is a knowledgeable and central figure in the sustainable wine community.
Parducci Cellars (Sustainable)
Parducci is America’s first carbon neutral winery and a true leader in sustainable winemaking. We will be visiting the Parducci Cellars tasting room to sample their collection of fine wines. Listen here to KQED’s report on green winemaking, which spotlights Parducci Cellars. Along with Paul Dolan Vineyards, Parducci produced the Green Winegrowing Handbook.
More Stops Coming Soon!
We are still settling arrangements with 1-2 other vineyards for afternoon tours and tastings (likely 2). Options being considered: Barra Vineyards, Oster Vineyards and Jeriko Estate & Winery.
Cost
The $85 fee includes transportaion, tours and tastings. Transportation will be provided by Baurer’s Intelligent Transport, with a fine assortment of movies both there and back (likely wine-focused flicks, such as Mondovino, Bottle Shock, and Sideways). This cost does not include lunch, which we ask everyone to pack for themselves (think picnic in a vineyard!). Transportation will be leaving to and from a central location in the city, specific location TBD.
There are only 30 spots available—so sign up now!
