The Food Bank of San Antonio needs more than 500 volunteers to help in 7 mega mobile food distribution locations this weekend

SANTO ANTÓNIO – The Food Bank of San Antonio is preparing to provide emergency assistance to community members in need after being affected by the recent winter storms. More than 500 volunteers are needed to assist seven mega mobile food distribution locations over the weekend.

Pre-registration for food bank support is recommended for those who have access to the internet. However, those who cannot register before the event will not be refused and will have access to food while supplies last, the food bank said.

“Our community is suffering. We have been serving emergency food needs throughout the week for the homeless and those in shelters in our community. Now is the time to reach people at home through our home deliveries and deliveries, ”said Eric Cooper, president and CEO of San Antonio Food Bank, in a written statement.

People can pre-register for https://safoodbank.org/cvresponse/getfood/. For more information on mega food distribution locations this weekend, call the San Antonio Food Bank helpline at 210-431-8326 during normal business hours on Friday or Saturday.

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Those who would like to volunteer on a mobile food distribution website must register at www.safoodbank.org/volunteer.

The following are the next mobile food distributions taking place between Friday and Sunday:

• WHEN: Friday to Sunday (19 to 21 February)

• TIME: 10 am – 4 pm

• WHERE: Main installation of San Antonio Food Bank, with pre-verification previously required in Parque Camargo: 5738 Castroville Rd (78227)

• WHAT: 1,000 families (more than 5,000 individuals) receive more than 45 kg of food, water

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• WHEN: Friday, February 19

• TIME: 11 am-1pm

• WHERE: NISD Gustafson Stadium: 7001 Culebra Rd (78238)

• WHAT: 2,000 families (more than 5,000 individuals) receive more than 100 pounds of food, water

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• WHEN: Friday, February 19

• TIME: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• WHERE: Rackspace technology: 1 Fanatical Pl (78218)

• WHAT: 2,000 families (more than 5,000 individuals) receive more than 100 pounds of food, water

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• WHEN: Saturday, February 20

• TIME: 1 pm – 4 pm

• WHERE: Harlandale ISD Memorial Stadium: 1109 Apollo St (78214)

• WHAT: 1,000 families (more than 5,000 individuals) receive more than 45 kg of food, water

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• WHEN: Saturday, February 20

• TIME: 9 am-11am

• WHERE: River City Church: 16765 Lookout Rd (78154)

• WHAT: 2,000 families (more than 5,000 individuals) receive over 100 pounds of food, water