Join us as we serve alongside one of our outreach partners, Casa Maria,, a ministry of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Richfield.
Casa Maria is a welcoming community hub where neighbors gather to receive groceries and clothing, connect with resources, and build relationships. Everyone is welcome! Many of the guests served are Spanish-speaking immigrants and families from Richfield, Bloomington, Minneapolis, and surrounding communities. Everyone is welcome!
You do not need to speak Spanish to serve. For many volunteers, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to build relationships, experience a vibrant multicultural community, and even learn a little Spanish along the way!
Volunteer Shifts
SHIFT 1: LOAD FOOD TRUCK
Location: VEAP in Bloomington
Time: 9:45–10:30 AM
Help load all of the food and supplies for Casa Maria into the delivery truck at VEAP before it heads to Richfield. Youth age 13+ are welcome to serve.
SHIFT 2: FULL SHIFT — COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Location: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Richfield
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Serve for the full day helping unload the VEAP van and donation vehicles, sort and package food, assist with distribution, and help with clean up at the end of the day.
SHIFT 3: MORNING SHIFT — PREP & SORTING
Location: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Richfield
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Help unload donations, sort and organize food, and package items in preparation for the afternoon distribution.
SHIFT 4: AFTERNOON SHIFT — DISTRIBUTION & CLEAN UP
Location: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Richfield
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Help complete final food packaging, assist with distribution to community members, and help clean up following the giveaway.
Important Volunteer Notes
- Please sign up only for the specific day and shift you plan to attend, and if your plans change, kindly cancel as early as possible so leaders have time to recruit replacement volunteers.
- Volunteers are asked not to arrive before 10:00 AM for shifts at Casa Maria.
- Youth 13+ are welcome to volunteer at VEAP with parental supervision.
- Children age 10+ are welcome to volunteer at Casa Maria with parental supervision.
