Invest, Build & Strengthen Community Health
Anchor Institution Mission
Improving Institutional Engagement with Local Communities
Community partnership and trust are at the core of implementing a strong anchor strategy. In our AIM statement, we talk about a “long-standing partnership with neighbors to improve socioeconomic vitality.” It is critical to be intentional about partnership and consider long-term relationship building vs a transactional approach.
Many of us are looking for ways to help our local communities. There are several ways you can give back to the community with your time or skills. Below are a number of opportunities to help others in your community.
Community Involvement
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Volunteer with Alchemist CDC
More informationCalFresh at Farmers’ Markets volunteers assist in processing SNAP transactions, distribute EBT and Market Match vouchers, and assist in redemption of vouchers from farmers’ market vendors.
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Volunteer with al-Misabaah
More informationVolunteer at the charitable aid department for Al-Misabaah, providing charitable aid, refugee assistance to families in need, community education, as well as youth activities.
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Food Literacy Center
More informationMission to inspire kids to eat their vegetables. Teaching children in low-income elementary schools cooking, nutrition, gardening, and active play to improve health, environment, and economy.
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Elk Grove Food Bank Services
Learn how to become a volunteer for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Call 916-685-8453 or email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@egfbs.org.
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Opening Doors
More informationLearn about more about Opening Doors and sign up to become a volunteer.
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Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
More informationCurrently, the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services needs volunteers ages 10-64 to help with food sorting and bagging. They will also soon need volunteers to help with food distribution for their Partner Agencies.
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Sacramento Loaves and Fishes
More informationMake a monetary donation or drop off in-kind items to the warehouse (open daily until noon).
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Salvation Army
More informationJoin the volunteer list and explore ways to help out in your neighborhood.
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