The Erie County Fair is seeking volunteers to coordinate their Canned Food Drive as well as the Johnsonville Brats Big Taste Grill. All volunteers receive a voucher for free admission to the fair ($10 Savings) to use later that day or any other day after their shift.

 

 

Canned Food Drive

Volunteers are needed to collect donations from fair patrons approaching admission gates; be energized to provide a smile and a “thank you.” Volunteer tee-shirts, bottled water, sunscreen, tent shelters for sun/rain protection and limited bench space will be available. Children under 16 are welcome to work the food drive when accompanied by an adult!

Shifts Available:

Wed, August 7th 6-10PM

Saturday, August 10th 12-3PM/3-7PM/7-10PM

Sunday, August 11th 12-3PM/3-7PM/7-10PM

 

 

Johnsonville Brats Big Taste Grill

Volunteers are needed to serve as cookers, servers and sellers (cashiers) for Johnsonville Brats Big Taste Grill; Food Bank makes $2 off every $3 sandwich. Volunteers must be 16 or older. Shorts are ok, but please no open toed shoes. 

Shifts Available:

Friday, August 9th 10:30-1:30pm/1-4pm/3:30-6:30pm/6-10pm

Saturday, August 10th  10:30-1:30pm/1-4pm/3:30-6:30pm/6-10pm

Sunday, August 11th  10:30-1:30pm/1-4pm/3:30-6:30pm/6-10pm

Contact Jennifer Weber at jweber@foodbankwny.org with the date/time you are interested in or for more information.

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