Help distribute food to your fellow co-workers!
The distribution (when team members can pick up items) will be on Thursday 9/18/2025.
Walk-up 7:30am-7:30pm (self-serve, volunteers on-site to help)
Drive-thru 1:00pm-4pm (volunteers will load vehicles as they drive thru)
Don’t forget to use your outreach hours!

Where
Team Member Parking Lot (Dolan Lot)
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW

When
Thursday 9/18, 7am-8pm

Shifts
7am-9am (20 shifts)
9am-11am (20 shifts)
11am-1pm (20 shifts)
1pm-3pm (25 shifts)
3pm-5pm (25 shifts)
5pm-7pm (10 shifts)
7pm-8pm (10 shifts)

Transportation/Parking
Volunteers can take the shuttle or park in the team member parking lot.

Event Expectations
Volunteers will help distribute food to team members during walk-ups and drive-ups.
The last couple shifts will help clean up and put away tables as the event winds down.
Standing and outdoors throughout entire event.

Safety
Gloves will be provided.
Box cutters are utilized. These are sharp. Do not leave them laying around or set down while razor exposed. If broken, turn into a captain.

Food & Beverage
Food, snacks, and water will be provided.
Please let us know if you have any food restrictions.

Attire
Red #SMSCgives shirt
Close-toed shoes
Wear clothing you are OK getting dirty.

General questions, sign-up issues, etc, can be sent to: smscgives@shakopeedakota.org

Event Captains
Kelsey Scares The Hawk – 612-214-5606
Andrew Basil – 612-760-9162
Kristina Zander – 651-792-5617
Holly Oppegard – 612-258-8194
Andy Burak – 612-357-6212

Submitting outreach hours:

Once you have registered for an event on the SMSCGIVES page, go to the UKG app/website.
Go into Workforce Management, and click on “Time-Off Request,” as you would for PTO.
Select your event date and shift time. Then, in the “deduct from” menu, select “Outreach.”
Verify hours submitted and wait for manager’s approval.
Failure to submit a request in UKG will result in un-paid participation hours.

You signed up for an event – now what?

Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email. Make note of the email you registered with. All communications will be sent to that email only!
Make note of the event’s time, location, and the shift you signed up for.
Prior to the event, you will receive a reminder notification.
If you are no longer able to attend the event, please cancel your sign up or contact the event captain.
At the event location, find the #SMSCgives check-in table and be sure to check in with the event captains. You’ll receive instructions from them once the event begins.
Please note that not all event locations have a time clock available. Please work with your reporting manager to ensure outreach hours are logged.

Red #SMSCGives shirts can be picked up at three locations:

T-shirts will be available at all SMSCGives events. (Sizes limited)
Community Center: Email smscgives@shakopeedakota.org to schedule a pickup.
Team Member Entrance Security Desk: Make sure you state you are picking up a RED SMSCGIVES SHIRT. Contact security dispatch at 952.496.7222 if any issues arise. Please note that shirts have been moved around during construction and are now stored in a locker that Security must access.