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Feed Hungry Kids - Backpack Delivery Drivers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Food Bank of Iowa
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Deliver BackPack(tm) sacks to local schools! The BackPack Program(tm) is designed to lessen the consequence of chronic childhood hunger by providing a sack of kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare foods to low-income elementary school children on weekends when they do not have access to the federal free and reduced-price meal program.
Volunteers will take the Food Bank of Iowa's van and deliver BackPack(tm) sacks to Des Moines area schools. Shifts will take place on Friday mornings from 8:45am to 11:00am.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in loading BackPack boxes into the van for delivery
- Use the Food Bank of Iowa van to deliver BackPack sack boxes to local schools
- Assist the school in unloading the BackPack boxes onto a cart
- Return the van to the Food Bank of Iowa
Qualifications:
- Able to stand, move, bend, and lift 30 lbs.
- Valid drivers license
- 18 years of age or older
Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift. A map with the route along with a GPS will be provided.
Age Requirement: Minimum age of 18
Dress Code: Closed-toed shoes are required; no exceptions. Dress comfortably.
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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.
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2220 E 17th StreetDes MoinesDes Moines, IA 50316
DATE POSTED
September 2, 2021
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Warehousing
- Warehouse Equipment Operations
- Delivery
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week