Oregon Food Bank

Food insecurity is a reality for too many in our community and, even with the supposed economic recovery, the need remains. If you want to help AND want a flexible volunteer opportunity, Oregon Food Bank is your answer. I spend 3 hours every Wednesday afternoon helping to sort through fresh produce and "cooler items" from area grocers. This formerly wasted food is then distributed to the needy. We even compost food that cannot go forward to our pantries. All good! And if you need to be gone, no problem! Volunteers provide necessary (but mentally untaxing) labor and can go on vacation with no guilt (and without needing to find a substitute)! There are several of us "regulars," so this opportunity provides nice camaraderie as well. I highly recommend this volunteer opportunity with the Oregon Food Bank, an outstanding organization.