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Wednesday Evening Food Sorters Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Food Bank of Iowa
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Food Sorting: Food Bank of Iowa receives donations of food items that need labeled, counted and boxed. We need volunteers to make this possible and opportunities are scheduled in advance before we know what the food items may be when they arrive. Help us accept more food and feed the 175,000 Iowans we serve!
Examples: Packing BackPack sacks, checking dates and food safety of food drive items, bagging bulk produce, putting bulk rice or pasta into family sized bags, boxing up like items into equally weighted boxes, and more!
GREAT FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & GROUPS (up to 20)!
Key Responsibilities:
- Check condition of donated items, including dates, to ensure safety of consumption.
- Sort and place checked items into the appropriate categories or boxes or bins.
- Break down cardboard for recycling and dispose of trash.
Support/Training: Volunteers will be given instructions upon arrival, and will have staff support throughout their shift.
Qualifications:
- Able to stand, move, bend, and lift in warehouse environment.
- Able to read printed dates on packaging.
- Able to safely use box cutter, packing tape dispenser, and other packing tools as needed.
Age Requirement: For safety reasons, all volunteers in the warehouse must be 10 or older.
Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse. Also, please dress comfortably and in layers. The temperature in the warehouse can vary.
Location: 2220 E 17th Street Des Moines Iowa 50316 - please enter through the door marked "Volunteer Center" Questions? Contact Michaela B. Devaney More Information www.foodbankiowa.org1 Shift
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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
2220 E 17th StreetDes MoinesDes Moines, IA 50312
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 10
- 2 hours