- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Food Defender
ORGANIZATION: TC FOOD JUSTICE
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
A food defender is the link between those in need of nutritious food, and the grocery stores or farmer's markets willing to donate. The food defender will assist with the transportation of produce from one location in the Twin Cities area to another. The transportation is currently done through personal vehicles, but bikes and bike trailers will soon be available.
This volunteer opportunity allows individuals to interact with the community, assist with reduce food waste in the greater TC area, and gives back to the community! The time commitment for this position is a weekly re-occurring food rescue, which takes approximately one hour. Most food rescues are done with 2-3 volunteers, so it is a great opportunity to meet new people.
More opportunities with TC FOOD JUSTICE
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About TC FOOD JUSTICE
Location:
1842 FRANKLIN AVE SE APT 2, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414, US
Mission Statement
TC Food Justice seeks innovative ways to combat hunger issues and reduce food waste in the greater Twin Cities area by being a link between those willing to help and those in need.
Description
Founded on November 2nd, 2015, and incorporated on March 17th, 2016, Twin Cities Food Justice (TCFJ) is a nonprofit (501c3) organization that rescues "ugly" and ripe produce and other grocery products that have been pulled off of grocery stores shelves, before it is thrown in the garbage. We deliver these products to populations that have barriers to accessing healthy and fresh food, e.g. homeless shelters, community centers, and food shelves.
With the help of our fabulous and dedicated volunteers, we collect, sort, and transport food donations each week, and with minimal interference to the daily operations of grocery stores and food recipient organizations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55414
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2017
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week