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4 people are interested
Food Rescue volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Valley Outreach
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Valley Outreach receives hundreds of pounds of produce, dairy, deli, meat and bakery items from our retail partners each week. This donated product is sorted and distributed to feed our hungry neighbors. This is where we need help!
The Details:
Days: Tuesday and Thursday 11am -2pm
Key responsibility: What you will get to do.
- Sort Food Rescue product that is delivered to our warehouse.
- Follow food safety guidelines provided for each category of product: bakery, dairy, deli and produce.
- Re-box product that is to be distributed to our clients.
- Dispose properly of product that does not meet guidelines.
- Take guidance and direction from Valley Outreach staff.
- Ensure a safe working space by following all warehouse safety guidelines.
Expectation:
- Plastic gloves will be provided and should be worn while handling food.
- Must be able to lift 15-30 pounds.
- Must be able to bend and twist to pick up items.
Time Commitment: two times per Month
What’s in it for you?
- The knowledge that you will help feed people who come to shop at the Food Shelf.
- Make new friends and have fun while you work!
- Serve as the face of Valley Outreach to retail stores and the public
I’m in. Now what? Go to our website, www.valleyoutreachmn.org, click on the volunteer tab, complete an application and sign up for orientation, or contact me, Kenny McCoy, Volunteer Manager at kenny.mccoy@valleyoutreachmn.org or at 651-342-5563 and share that good news with me!
Thank you!
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About Valley Outreach
Location:
1901 Curve Crest Blvd W., stillwater, MN 55038, US
Mission Statement
We help people move their lives forward through basic needs services and personalized support. Volunteer with Valley Outreach! Sometimes people just need to know where to start before they can move forward and achieve their personal goals. Our work over the past 40 years, leads us to our mission today, "We help people move their lives forward through basic needs services and personalized support." Valley Outreach is a community-powered nonprofit that provides food, clothing, and personalized support to people who need help. All are welcome to come to Valley Outreach for assistance. We rely on volunteers to serve thousands of people every year. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and youth to make a difference in the lives of people we help.
Description
How we help people.
All these services are offered at no cost to community members.
- Easy access to nourishing food
- Clothing for the whole family
- Case management support based on individual need which includes:
- Homelessness prevention
- Resource and application support
- Emergency financial assistance
When you volunteer with Valley Outreach, you make a positive difference in the community.
For more information visit www.valleyoutreachmn.org
Learn more about our organizational culture, including our commitment to equity and inclusion in our work www.valleyoutreachmn.org/about-us/
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1901 Curve Crest BlvdStillwater, MN 55082
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours twice a month