Group Volunteers- Food Pantry (El Cajon)

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ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

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Join Our Food Pantry Volunteer Team!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us sort and distribute food to those in need. Your efforts will bring smiles and hope to many!

What You’ll Do:

  • Sort and Pack: Organize canned goods and non-perishable items in our food pantry.
  • Distribute Joy: Assist in handing out food boxes or bags to our community members.
  • Recycle and Refresh: Disassemble boxes, discard expired food and help keep our pantry clean and stocked for the next service day.
  • Be A Shopping Buddy: Receive a shopping list and help gather items from the pantry, ensuring our clients get exactly what they need.

Qualifications:

  • Heart for Service: Must be able to work with the public and have a passion for helping homeless and low-income individuals.
  • Strength and Stamina: Able to lift and carry a 20 pound food bag and stand for most of the shift.
  • Bilingual Bonus: (English and Arabic/Farsi/Chaldean) speakers are preferred, but not required.

Please note: All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. We are NOT accepting court-ordered volunteers for this opportunity. e-mail aimee.wilform@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information

Shift Days: The Third Wednesday of every month
Shift Times: 8:30 am to Noon
To sign up your group: please e-mail aimee.wilform@usw.salvationarmy.org.

1 Shift

  • 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM PST
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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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 133 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.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

1025 East Main StreetEl Cajon, CA 92021

(32.79416,-116.9472)
 

DATE POSTED

October 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Food Service

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • You can sign up for one day or multiple months. The opportunity happens every third Wednesday of the month from 8:30am to Noon
  • Must be at least 18 years old. Any other questions contact Adriana Thiele at (619)446-0239 or e-mail adriana.thiele@usw.salvationarmy.org

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