Help at humane society barn sale, join the Peace Choir or garden to feed needy

The Herald-Times
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The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply city endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration information for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.

BCHS Barn Sale volunteers

Barn Sale time is coming! Brown County Humane Society needs your help to make this event as successful as possible. This event raised over $65,000 for the shelter last year and takes a village to reach its potential. Whether you can do a few hours, half days, or full days, your help will make a huge difference. Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of this event from donation intake to Barn Sale Day help.

If you have questions, reach out to Megan at 317-946-8235 or volunteer@bchumane.org.

New choir members welcome

Bloomington Peace Choir is a community of people who love to sing. There are no auditions. Everyone of any skill level is welcome. The choir meets every Tuesday from 6:30–8 p.m. to rehearse Peace Choir songs at Bell Trace Senior Living Center. Member fee is $40 for each semester in 2023 (the first two weeks are free to see if you like it). Partial or working scholarships are available, just ask their membership coordinator about this opportunity. Singers under the age of 18 are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. The fall session starts on Aug. 8! Learn more and sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/new-choir-members. For more information, contact 812- 834-5691 or bloomingtonpeacechoir@gmail.com.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank garden volunteering

Hoosier Hills Food Bank rents and operates a 1-acre plot of land at Will Detmer Park. The garden produces a variety of fruits and vegetables that are harvested in order to provide for those in need. No gardening experience necessary; come out and have a great time this summer and fall while helping feed the needy. Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes, no sandals or flip-flops. In the summer months, it is recommended to bring water and sunscreen. Currently, garden volunteer shifts run from about 9 a.m. to noon on multiple dates on July, 21, 24, 28, 31 and on Aug. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21. This is a family-friendly opportunity for volunteers 10 years and up. Learn more and sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/hhfb-garden-volunteers. Questions? Contact garden@hhfoodbank.org or 812-334-8374.

Community Wish List Spotlight

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Wish List

Collects stores and distributes donated food to nearly 100 nonprofit organizations with feeding programs that directly serve needy and hungry people. HHFB distributes over 3.5 million pounds of food to hungry people each year.

Donations: Donations can be made in person at 2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The donation mailing address is P.O. Box 697 Bloomington, IN 47402.

Contact: Jake Bruner, 812-334-8374 or office@hhfoodbank.org.

Wish List: canned goods, boxed food, fresh produce, monetary donations towards the Fresh Friday distributions, books (for their Annual Book Sale)

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View their Wish List online at: https://tinyurl.com/hhfb-donations

Lend a helping hand by volunteering.
Lend a helping hand by volunteering.

You can find current in-kind, material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Help at humane society sale, join Peace Choir or garden to feed needy