On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the world celebrates the 40th anniversary of Band-Aid's classic song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" It became the catalyst for other global musical charity events like “USA for Africa,” “Farm AID,” and “Live AID,” as well as other social justice causes like “Sun City.”

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Inspired by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Harry Chapin, and Bob Geldof, plus taking into account this year is the 40th anniversary of Band-Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, I believed we could accomplish something ambitious with finding Trailblazers around the USA (and maybe the world?) to find time to work in their local food banks, soup kitchens, or homeless shelters on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – the 40th anniversary of the recording’s release to the world.

The information below is where we will gather here in Omaha, NE to work at helping drive forward with an effort to end hunger, while our other Trailblazers take up the cause in their communities from coast to coast.

Together, we can build a world without hunger. We are raising funds for the global organization, WhyHunger, co-founded in 1975 by Harry Chapin. WhyHunger fuels grassroots solutions around the globe that nourish people with healthy food, protect our land and resources and put justice at the center of our food system. Learn more and give here.

Donate Here to lend financial support to WhyHunger! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for their efforts.

If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, the WhyHunger Hotline at 1-800-5-HUNGRY and online search at WhyHunger.org/FindFood helps veterans, seniors, families and working people around the country find food in their neighborhoods in times of need.

To volunteer for this event please RSVP to this event AND use the link below to register with the Foodbank. Please read all the notes so you're aware of parking, attire, and the Foodbank's rules. 

Please follow these instructions to register online for this event:

1. Visit the Food Bank for the Heartland event registration page: https://cerv.is/0353gEUkPQG 

2. Click on the "Register" button at the bottom of the page.

3. Follow the on screen instructions to access the CERVIS registration system. If this is your first time using the CERVIS online registration system, you will be prompted to create a Volunteer Profile.

4. Once you have successfully logged into the system (or created a profile, if needed) you will automatically be registered for this event and receive a confirmation E-mail.

5. If you would like to register additional individuals for this event, please select their name from the list and enter the code below into the "Private Registration Code" field. Next, click the "Register for selected event" button to complete the additional registration.

Private Registration Code: EUkPQG

A few other things you should know...

PARKING & ARRIVAL

• Please park at the south side of our building. The volunteer entrance is at the southwest corner under the awning. A Food Bank employee will be there to greet you upon arrival.
• The door will unlock twenty minutes before the shift begins. The same door will also lock 20 minutes after the shift begins.

ATTIRE

• We recommend dressing in layers, as our Volunteer Center is climate controlled.
• All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip flops). We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as most of your session will involve standing.
• Please make sure to wear a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops or cut offs). Feel free to wear a Salesforce shirt! 

PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES

• Tobacco, vapes, and chewing gum are not allowed in the Volunteer Center.
• No food or drinks are permitted, except for water.
• Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Children ages 10-15 can volunteer, but they must be supervised by an adult. There must be one adult present for every five children between the ages of 10 and 15.
• To ensure the safety of our food and our staff, please reschedule your volunteer shift if you are feeling ill or showing any symptoms.
• We look forward to seeing you soon!