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- URGENT NEED - Harvest Iowa Sweet Corn for Hungry Iowans!
ORGANIZATION: Food Bank of Iowa
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Looking for a real "Iowa" experience?! Join us as we harvest sweet corn at the Van Manen Family Farm!
This sweet corn will go out to our Partner Agencies after it is processed into frozen kernels to feed hungry Iowans in need. Iowa corn for Iowans in need!
Key Responsibilities:
- Harvest sweet corn on the Van Maden family farm.
Qualifications:
- No experience necessary!
- Desire to work outdoors
- Willingness to get dirty
- Ability to drive or carpool to Kellogg, IA
Attire:
- You will get dirty! Wear comfortable clothing that could use some dirt and mud on it.
- Long pants are recommended.
- Wear comfortable shoes, keeping in mind that flip flops/sandals don’t always work well in mud.
- Bring your own gloves if you don’t want to get your hands dirty, although they are certainly not required.
- If it is sunny you may want sun screen, a hat, sunglasses, and/or a long-sleeved shirt.
Age Requirement:
- Kids 10+ are welcome!
- This is a great family event!
Location:
- The farm is located in Kellogg, IA (near Newton). ADDRESS: 8203 N 27th Avenue, Kellogg, IA 50135
If you have any questions please contact Michaela at mdevaney@foodbankiowa.org or 515-564-0330.
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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
8203 N 27th AvenueKellogg, IA 50135
DATE POSTED
July 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Warehousing
- Warehouse Equipment Operations
- Inventory Management
- Delivery
- Operations
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 8
- 3 hours