Food Pantry Liaison- Chestnut Hill Farm

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Chestnut Hill Farm is located in Southborough and it is a hidden gem providing organically grown vegetables to the local community through CSA and farm-stand. It is a growing endeavor with a planned membership of 250 in the next 3 years. As a non-profit and a Trustees property, the farm is also committed to a level of community engagement and education that goes beyond agriculture to include community building and support.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise between local food pantries, soup kitchens and other organizations to get fresh produce to those food insecure persons that most need it.
• Working closely with a staff person you will:
• Engage with local food pantries to determine their fresh produce needs and how Chestnut Hill may best contribute
• Determine if there are other programs for food-insecure families/individuals that we may contribute fresh produce to
• Organize drop-off and pick-up of fresh produce to appropriate locations
• Keep accurate records of all produce harvested/donated to which organizations
• Advertising of our SNAP acceptance at local food pantries, churches, etc through flyers, a booth, et al

• Must be able to lift/carry 40lb box/basket
• Ability to stand for a period of time

• 1-2 hours per week during the growing season
• Tuesday evenings, Friday mornings, and other times as needed
• Position lasts from May to mid-November.