Food Pantry Volunteers needed (Chula Vista)

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ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

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We are seeking volunteers to assist with the urgent need to sort and distribute food to people in our community.

Requirements:

  1. Sort and pack canned goods and non-perishable items in the food pantry.
  2. Assist in distributing food boxes or bags.
  3. Disassemble boxes and discard in recycle bin. Discard expired food.
  4. Assist in cleaning up and stocking pantry for next service day.
  5. Ability to stand for most of the shift.
Qualifications:
  1. Able to work with public, have a heart for working with homeless and low-income individuals.
  2. Must be able to lift and carry a 20 pound food bag for distribution.
  3. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Please note: All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Court ordered volunteers please call 619-446-0239 or e-mail adriana.thiele@usw.salvationarmy.org

Complying with the county and in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, we encourage all individuals who may be immunocompromised or in an at risk age category to not volunteer at this time. This includes those caring for individuals in these categories.

Shifts:
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 11:30 am
PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT: https://signup.com/go/NmdbHuz

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About The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

Location:

6605 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115, US

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description

For more than 120 years The Salvation Army has been delivering services and hope to the less fortunate on the streets of San Diego and to those in shelters, schools, and daycare centers across the Southland. Internationally, it is an organization with a lineage of public service that dates back to 1865, and has evolved over the decades into a social service provider with an unmatched scope and breadth. The Salvation Army currently has representation in 120 different countries worldwide, in addition to nearly 8,000 centers of operation across the United States.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Crisis Support, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

648 3rd AveChula Vista, CA 91910

(32.62906,-117.07571)
 

DATE POSTED

October 11, 2022

SKILLS

  • Administrative Support
  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Food Service

GOOD FOR

  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Please choose at least one shift. You can sign up for multiple shifts. https://signup.com/go/NmdbHuz

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