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20 people are interested
Seeking Food Pantry Support - prep, lift & load boxes w/ us!
ORGANIZATION: Neighborhood House, Inc.
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20 people are interested
Neighborhood House is a leading Portland-non-profit social service provider, delivering innovative, life-changing programs for low-income people of all ages and backgrounds. Our programs strive to prepare children for success in school and life, help families move beyond poverty, and support seniors who wish to continue living independently.
We are seeking food pantry volunteers to help with prepping bulk food deliveries! Neighborhood House has the largest food pantry west of the Willamette. We currently serve the entire metro Portland area as well as parts of Washington County. Since the pandemic, we have nearly tripled the number of individuals we serve in our food pantry.
Volunteers will prepare food boxes to deliver to low-income apartment communities. Bulk prep shifts consist of making anywhere from 10 to 50 food boxes in a two-hour time period. Bulk prep volunteers should:
- be comfortable lifting up to 50+ pounds at time
- loading a box truck
- maneuver a hand cart
AVAILABLE SHIFTS
Weekly:
- Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm
- Fridays 9:00-11:30am
- Fridays 11:45am-1:45pm
Alternating Weeks:
-Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm
-Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm
*PLEASE NOTE: As of October 18, 2021, In compliance with the Multnomah County mandate, Neighborhood House requires all in-person volunteers to be fully vaccinated and have submitted proof of vaccination to humanresources@nhpdx.org.
5 Shifts
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09:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Fridays
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11:00 AM to 01:30 PM
Fridays
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01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Wednesdays (biweekly)
- afternoon / 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
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02:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Tuesdays
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Neighborhood House, Inc.
Location:
7780 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219, US
Mission Statement
To provide services and resources to develop, support and foster self-reliance, ecomomic independence and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds.
Description
Neighborhood House is a multi-service, multi-site organization providing social, emergency and recreational services to individuals and families in the Greater Portland area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3445 SW Moss St.Portland, OR 97219
DATE POSTED
December 13, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- A 2 hour shift weekly or biweekly
- Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds, prep food boxes, maneuver a hand truck and drive (in your own car) to unload the food boxes.