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23 people are interested
Help create healthy food access for everyone!
ORGANIZATION: Denver Food Rescue
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
Ride your bike to decrease food waste and increase health equity!
Watch a video on what it is like to do a DFR volunteer shift here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsyPe9RR4FA
We also have internships available. Check them out here: http://denverfoodrescue.org/internships/
Every day, an alarming amount of edible food is wasted in the U.S (an estimated 30-50%!). At the same time there is a significant population that lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables that are often not available in traditional food bank models. Denver Food Rescue uses the sustainable method of bicycle power to save good produce from farms and grocery stores that would otherwise end up in a landfill. We then redistribute it to organizations that work with food insecure and low-income communities.
More opportunities with Denver Food Rescue
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Denver Food Rescue
Location:
3840 York St Ste #245, Denver, CO 80205, US
Mission Statement
Every day, an alarming amount of edible food is wasted in the U.S (an estimated 30-50%!). At the same time there is a significant population that lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables that are often not available in traditional food bank models . Additionally there are populations that have difficulty accessing food pantries due to location, stigma, and other barriers. Denver Food Rescue (DFR) uses the sustainable method of bicycle power and an amazing volunteer crew to save good produce from grocery stores, farmers markets, and distributors that would otherwise be thrown away. We then redistribute it to directly to organizations that work with food insecure communities. Better yet, the programs are managed by the communities and residents themselves!
Description
Want to help reduce food waste and increase food security in Denver while riding your bike (or car)? Volunteers are at the heart of our work picking up beautiful, edible whole fruits & veggies that would otherwise be discarded from food vendors across the city and delivering it to neighborhoods that have less access to fresh healthful foods. Our hyper-direct re-distribution model allows us to rescue more produce plus we utilize bike-power to keep our financial and environmental costs down. Plus bikes are more fun! Last year our volunteers saved over 8 tons of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere while riding for DFR!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
135 Park Avenue WDenver, CO 80205
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2020
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Time commitment varies on what you are willing and able to do! We would love to have you as a weekly volunteer, spending 1.5-2.5 hours per week, but we also need volunteers to fill-in and help on a monthly basis!