WNC Staff Volunteer to Pack Food Care Boxes for Local Nonprofit
WNC volunteers rolled up their sleeves to support the Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC) at its Pack-A-Box event in Garden Grove, California. Working together the team helped assemble food boxes for local senior households experiencing food insecurity. Each box was carefully filled with nutritious pantry staples, including green beans, orange juice, spaghetti, cereal and shelf stable milk. Through their collective effort, volunteers completed 15 pallets of packed boxes, helping CAPOC efficiently distribute essential resources to community members in need.
Beyond packing food, WNC volunteers added something just as important—extra love, a very special ingredient in the eyes of CAPOC Food Bank Volunteer Manager Anna Kunkle. ”I am always grateful for the volunteers, they add that all important love,” Kunkle remarked. “Volunteering here is an opportunity that shows giving back, loving and caring isn't work – it’s play.” After the shift was over Kunkle estimated the care packages assembled would assist 600 seniors.
The event was a great example of teamwork in action, with volunteers working side-by-side to sort, pack, and organize supplies for distribution. WNC is grateful to CAPOC for the opportunity to participate in this impactful initiative and proud of the 19 WNC team members who dedicated their time and energy to making a difference.
If you are interested in participating in CAPOC’s Pack-A-Box program, contact CAPOC through their website at https://www.capoc.org/volunteer/.