Volunteer in the Food Shelf

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1 in 10 people living in the Twin Cities metro area do not know where their next meal is coming from. The Neighbors emergency food shelf serves on average 30 families a day, distributing around 750,000 pounds of food a year. Volunteers assist families as they pick food from the shelves; unload, label, and sort incoming donations; and keep shelves stocked.

Key Activities

• Help clients choose food from shelves according to guidelines
• Check and label expiration dates of donated food
• Sort donations and stock shelves by food type
• Keep sorting and storage areas organized and clean

Qualifications

• Must be 18+
• Ability to treat all individuals with respect and kindness
• Able to lift bags of food and be active for several hours at a time
• Spanish language skills helpful, but not necessary

Times Available

• Monday - Friday
  
  • 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Flexible times are also available throughout the week.