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Rogers Park Food Pantry - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
ORGANIZATION: ICNA Relief - Chicago
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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137 people are interested
The population we serve varies from newly arrived refugees and immigrants to more established individuals in the community- working with over 14 different nationalities. We typically serve over 300 families per week at our Chicago Food Pantry location. And now as millions of people continue facing economic hardships due to the discontinuation of post covid pandemic funding as well as a significant decrease in food stamp/SNAP benefits, along with the increase of newly arrived refugees to Chicago, food pantries like ours, have seen a huge surge in the number of people seeking supplemental food assistance. ICNA Relief offices have been stepping up our services to address the current challenges that our disadvantaged community members have been facing.
Food Pantry Volunteer team members work with staff to receive and sort food donations/deliveries and prepare food items for distribution to clients. Volunteer team members help keep the Food Pantry well-organized and operating efficiently.
● Sort, stock, and rotate food shelves
● Dispose of expired food
● Reorganize food and supplies, as needed
● Break down cardboard boxes for weekly recycling
● Prepare food bags for distribution
● Assist in the distribution of food to clients
Qualifications:
● Must be at least 18 years of age
● Ability to lift boxed food items (10 - 25 lbs.)
● Able to work as part of a volunteer team
● Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
● Positive and friendly attitude
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About ICNA Relief - Chicago
Location:
2809 W Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659, US
Mission Statement
ICNA Relief seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to victims of adversities and survivors of disasters. ICNA Relief USA strives to build healthy communities, strengthen families and create opportunities for those in despair while maintaining their dignity and advocating for their basic human needs. Volunteers from across the country help us accomplish our mission every day to support those in need in our community regardless of their race, religion or other identifying features.
Description
ICNA Relief strives to improve the lives of those in need in our community. We empower underprivileged Americans through sustainable social service programs.
Our mission is to facilitate the growth of people by using a holistic framework in our services. We envision a community that develops a strong bond of humanity and are actively working on achieving it through education, intervention, and other evidence based practices. We aim to strengthen the family system through education and value based family services. We foster effective partnership and coordination with other faith-based organizations, civic and governmental agencies, as well as volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2809 W Devon AvenueChicago, IL 60659
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Food Service
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- We seek at least a 3-4 hour commitment each time you volunteer with us.
- Responsible individuals who are comfortable working with people of different backgrounds, as well as the ability to be organized, respectful of others, and friendly. PLEASE NOTE: Basic liability waiver to be signed prior to volunteering with us.