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17 people are interested
Grocery Packing Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mature Services
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17 people are interested
In 2013, 49.1 million Americans lived in food insecure households, including 33.3 million adults and 15.8 million children. The state of Ohio has a significantly higher food insecurity rate than the U.S. national average. 1 in 6 Ohioans is currently at risk of hunger. If you are interested in doing your part to address the issue of hunger and poverty in Ohio, then look no further than Mature Services Inc.
Mature Services offers a variety of services to individuals living in poverty, including providing supplementary food to those in need. The Mature Services Emergency Food Pantry is currently looking for volunteers to prepare 3-day grocery packages for clients who require emergency nutrition services. Parking is free and on-site. Physical requirements include being able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and being able to work on your feet for a few hours at a time. On-site volunteer training is provided.
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About Mature Services
Location:
415 S PORTAGE PATH, AKRON, OH 44320, US
Mission Statement
Mature Services provides high-quality programs to empower the economic, social, physical, and mental well-being of adults as they age.
Description
Mature Services Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated towards promoting health, wellness, and overall quality of life amongst aging populations and families in need. Mature Services offers a multitude of varying services including counseling, job training, and supplementary food assistance. Our volunteer needs specifically fall within the latter program of the emergency food pantry.
The Mature Services Food Pantry is open Monday 9:30pm-3:00pm and Tuesday through Friday from 9:30am - 2:30pm.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
415 South Portage PathAkron, OH 44320
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2016
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- Nutrition
- Food Service
- Inventory Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours/week as needed with flexible schedules