College of Wooster: Alumni & Friends

For this year's project we are returning to the Chicago Greater Food Depository. Check out the Food Depository at http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org. Two years ago, more than 40 Chicago Area Wooster Alumni sorted and packed over 4,000 pounds of food for the more than 600 Chicago-area food assistance agencies by volunteering at the Depository. This year we are going to break the 2002 totals - because we are going to be joined by the College's best motivator and cheerleader - President Stan Hales.

The Scots-In-Service 2004 project will again involve inspecting, sorting, and packaging food at the Food Depository in its new facilities. The day will start at 8:45AM and will finish up at 12NOON. We will gather for a pizza lunch ! after the event at Home Run Inn located near the Food Depository.

The Depository asked that everyone be prompt. Warehouse doors close at 9AM for orientation and instructions. Persons running late may be locked out during the beginning tour and orientation.

Volunteers must wear long pants, sleeved shirts and closed! shoes with non-skid soles. Sandals, shorts, and tank tops are not allowed. The Volunteer coordinator from the Depository pleaded with me to remind people not to wear sandals or they will not be able to work. Jeans, a T-shirt and athletic shoes are a good outfit. Lockers are also provided for purses and other belongings.

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is located at 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place in Chicago, just northwest of the intersection of Pulaski and Ann Lurie Place (formerly 42nd Place), and is easily accessible from the Stevenson Expressway. There is a parking lot directly in front of the Depository with plenty of parking.

Public Transit Instructions (CTA): To get to GCFD from the Loop take the Orange Line South (toward Midway Airport) to the Pulaski stop. At Pulaski, transfer to bus #53A (Pulaski) North to 42nd Place (Ann Lurie Place).

As a reminder, children must be older than 12 years of age to participate because the warehouse is a factory environment with lots of heavy machinery and might be dangerous for young children.

Thanks again for signing up and I look forward to seeing you on September 18th. If you have any question about the event, please email me at this address or call me at 773 525-9676.

Local SIS Leaders: Lydia Amerson Murray ’93

773/525-9676, lydiaamerson@hotmail.com