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2 people are interested
Food Ambassadors
ORGANIZATION: FEED IOWA FIRST
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Help strengthen and improve the health of our community! Feed Iowa First, a program to combat food insecurity by growing food and farmers, has opportunities for all skill levels to help with post harvest and delivery. Duties may include receiving produce; cleaning produce and containers; recording data; storing produce; educating the public about produce and preparation; and delivering produce to food pantries, food insecure neighborhoods and organizations.
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About FEED IOWA FIRST
Location:
P.O. Box 1190, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401, US
Mission Statement
To combat food insecurity today and tomorrow by growing food and farmers.
Description
Feed Iowa First, a 501c(3) nonprofit, was established in 2011 to confront food insecurity. By partnering with schools, faith organizations, community agencies and businesses, Feed Iowa First finds open spaces to grow and donate nutritious produce. In 2017, nearly 33,000 lbs. of produce was distributed to over 500 food insecure individuals with use of a mobile food pantry that allows individuals to select the produce they desire. Feed Iowa First also helps support beginning farmers through training and investments that ensure the next generation of farmers and food production.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various locationsCedar Rapids, IA 52402
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Nutrition
- General Education
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Inventory Management
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible, typically April through October.