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Help Get Produce Out to Hungry Iowans! Great for Groups!
ORGANIZATION: Food Bank of Iowa
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Each summer the Food Bank of Iowa receives thousands of pounds of fresh produce from the gardens at the Newton correctional facility, the farm in Madrid, corporate gardens and from distributors. This produce needs to be sorted and bagged for easier access for our partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Rinse produce (if needed)
Sort and bag/box produce
Qualifications:
No experience necessary!
Volunteers must be 16 years old or older to work in the warehouse.
Attire:
Wear comfortable, layered clothing. It can get chilly in the warehouse.
Closed-toe shoes are required to work in the warehouse.
Support/Training:
All training will be done onsite as the shift starts.
Staff will be available throughout the shift for questions and support.
To sign up visit our online volunteer calendar at:http://foodbankiowa.volunteerhub.com/Events/Event/Summary.aspx?EventID=3418929
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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
WHEN
WHERE
2220 E 17th StreetDes Moines, IA 50316
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
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