Pantry Help (Immediate Need) - Salvation Army Volunteers
The Salvation Army of Summit County
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A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
We need help of immediate help at our Romig Road location. Here we have our food warehouse where we keep our pantry.
Volunteers are needed to prepare carts of food for pickup by Door Dash in the morning.
In the afternoon preparation is made to restock and prepare meals for the following day.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds (flats of cans, move bags of potatoes etc.)
Shifts are flexible but mainly 9am-1pm is a full day.
Will need to come in to do Volunteer paperwork and Salvation Army video for training.
All social distancing and guidelines are followed.
Warehouse is air conditioned.
About The Salvation Army of Summit County
Location:
190 S. Maple St., P.O. Box 22520, Akron, OH 44302, 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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Description
With three corps and seven service units, The Salvation Army of Summit County offers a wide variety of programs to persons in need across the county. Homeless men and women with children can stay in one of the only family shelters while they look for affordable living accommodations. With free groceries and hot meals, families and individuals can stay well nourished. Utility assistance is on hand to people who have a disconnection notice on their gas or electric. At the Child Development Center, preschool children learn basic skills necessary to enter and excel in kindergarten. The Learning Center, an academic after school program provides homework help as well as time for creative outlets. Children and youth participate in character building programs fostered through an array of recreational activities, music and spiritual guidance. Seasonal giving programs allow low income families to enjoy and celebrate the holidays with donated gifts and food. More than twenty thousand individuals are served through our centers in Summit County.