Feed Your Hungry Neighbors

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Food Bank of Iowa

For many families on tight budgets, fresh fruits and vegetables are among the first items removed from their grocery lists. The Food Bank of Iowa is hosting a mobile produce stand this summer to provide fresh produce to clients at no charge. This stand will be held each Tuesday, from July 14th - August 18th at Mound Park in Dallas Center, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up produce stand.
  • Greet and register clients.
  • Assist with produce distribution.
  • Assist with loading produce in client’s vehicles.
  • Tear down produce stand.

Qualifications:

  • A desire to help others in need of food.
  • No experience necessary.

Time:

  • Meet and begin set up at 11:00 AM, and tear down should be complete by 2:00 PM.
  • Mobile produce stand will distribute from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

Attire:

  • Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. In case of severe weather, the event will be cancelled, otherwise it will be held, rain or shine.
  • The produce stand is under tents but sun exposure is likely, take precautions as needed. Sunscreen is highly recommended.

Support/Training:

  • All training will be done on site as the shift begins.
  • Staff will be available throughout the shift for questions and support.

Location:

  • Mound Park, 1700 Walnut Street, Dallas Center, Iowa (gazebo or middle shelter).

Questions?

Contact the Food Bank of Iowa at (515) 564-0330.

Location 1700 Walnut Street, Dallas Center, Iowa

More opportunities with Food Bank of Iowa

2 Reviews

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Food Bank of Iowa

Location:

2220 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, US

Mission Statement

The Food Bank of Iowa is a charitable, not-for-profit organization committed to our mission of alleviating hunger through food distribution, partnership and education.

Description

From the time the dock doors opened in 1982, we have maintained our No. 1 priority - maximizing "food in - food out" to meet the critical needs of a diverse population through our network of partner agencies in 55 Iowa counties.

As a non-profit food bank, our primary role is to provide food to the charitable agencies offering direct service to hungry Iowans.

These partner agencies include:

  • Food pantries
  • Soup kitchens
  • Homeless shelters
  • Shelters for victims of domestic violence
  • Nonprofit day care centers
  • Residential care centers
  • Child and senior programs

Along with traditional food banking, the Food Bank of Iowa also operates three successful programs: Backpack Buddies, HUSH and the Fresh Produce Project.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Community, Hunger

WHEN

Tue Aug 04, 2015
11:00 AM - 01:30 PM

WHERE

1700 Walnut StreetDallas Center, IA 50063

(41.68435,-93.9651)
 

SKILLS

  • Organization
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

Report this opportunity

We're sorry, this opportunity no longer exists.

Please find other opportunities.

Find Opportunities