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8 people are interested
Free Food Market Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI)
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8 people are interested
Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI) is seeking volunteers to assist with a Free Food Market held the second Tuesday of each month at Hewitt Place Townhomes in Troutdale, OR. The Free Food Market is an Oregon Food Bank initiative that offers a free, nutritious supply of fresh produce and pantry staples to low-income individuals and families. IHI’s Free Food Market is one of 33 in the Portland metro area and serves over 250 people each month. This is a great and rewarding opportunity to engage with your community and help combat food insecurity in the Portland area!
IHI is proud to be a part of the Oregon Food Bank’s efforts to ensure that people in our community have access to healthy food assistance where and when they need it. We rely on the support of volunteers to make that happen. The Free Food Market takes place on the second Tuesday of each month. Volunteers will be led by members of IHI staff and given a brief training upon arrival. No food handler’s permit or other certification is required. We serve a diverse community and are grateful for any volunteers fluent in Russian or Spanish.
Responsibilities & Other Details:
- The Free Food Market takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Troutdale, Oregon.
- Volunteers:
- commit to approximately 3 hours of service for each Free Food Market.
- arrive at 8am (you can expect to be finished by 11am at the latest).
- sign a mandatory non-disclosure agreement and complete a brief training upon arrival.
- assist with: setting up tents and tables; organizing, bagging, and laying out food; helping distribute pre-determined quantities food to clients; taking down tents and tables as well as breaking down and recycling boxes.
- Coffee and snacks will be provided.
More opportunities with Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI)
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About Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI)
Location:
219 N.W. Second Ave., Portland, OR 97209, US
Mission Statement
IHI's mission is to efficiently and economically develop, preserve, and operate high-quality, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households and to help our residents maintain their housing stability, improve their quality of life, and access opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.
Description
Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI) was founded in 1984 to provide high-quality, affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. Since then, IHI has developed 12 multifamily housing projects and three condominium projects and created 840 affordable rental units and 93 homeownership units for low-moderate income and first time homebuyers. IHI owns and operates the rental units, which house low and very-low income families and individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, formerly homeless people, and households escaping domestic violence. We complement our housing with a robust Resident Services Program designed to help residents stay stable in housing, meet basic needs and access opportunities that increase household stability.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
219 N.W. Second Ave.Portland, OR 97209
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours.
- Volunteers will have to complete a brief training and sign a non-disclosure agreement upon arrival.