March 9, 2024 Join your fellow SIR Branch 8 members in the Community Outreach – SIR Giving Back program / activities. Participate when you can, in assisting with projects, while supporting our communities, SIR Giving Back gives you that opportunity! The regularly scheduled monthly Food Bank activity had 18 members, guests and 3 spouse / partners, sleeving oranges for the local distributions. A “WHOPPING 5000 lbs”!! OUT A SIGHT  Our other activity was at a Community Church in Pittsburg. Distributing produce and fruits to the local residents. This is a great way to meet and talk to the people of the area, really “opens you eyes” to their needs. Also, the attending members recognize how SIR Branch 8 volunteering is fulfilling. Thanks for the Support  ————————————————————————————— Volunteers needed for the upcoming scheduled activities at the Food Bank:      Wednesday, 3/13/24
Wednesday, 4/10/24
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
4010 Nelson Ave. Concord, CA 94520 - All scheduled from 1 to 3pm
- Minimum of 15 volunteers needed
- No open toed shoes
- Masks are optional
- Wear your Red Volunteer T shirt
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled time
————————————————————————————— We have added a “Boxing / Bagging”  activity to the calendar in March Friday, March 22nd 9am – noon, Food Bank Warehouse – Concord (Minimum of 10 volunteers)
This “fast paced”activity is SOOO much fun & rewarding – Give it a try! ————————————————————————————— The Community Outreach – SIR Giving Back activities are co-ed. Spouses, partners & significant others are encouraged / welcomed to participate and sign up for any upcoming activities. If you have volunteered in an activity previously, please contact us again for the upcoming activity that you want to participate in. We will continue to provide Food Barrels, or large food bags, for needed donations, at our scheduled monthly luncheons. Look for the SIR “greeters “, the barrels or bags will be close! continuous Your contributions are appreciated. SIR Branch 8 participation in the Community Outreach – SIR Giving Back program demonstrates the heartfelt effort of the member’s support for the community. “Giving Back” doesn’t require inordinate commitments of time or talent, you can do what you want, when you can and still reap the rewards of Volunteering To sign up contact:
Tom DiGrande: tomdigrande@comcast.net
925-876-7851 OR Phil Scimonelli Rosescim@aol.com
661-917-8060 | 
