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Senior Delivery Program

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ORGANIZATION: Prince of Peace/West Valley Food Pantry

Come be a part of our amazing food delivery program for homebound seniors! We need strong, energetic people who have a desire to make a difference in their community.

Four days a month, we delivery groceries to about 600 seniors, in about 10 different residence/homes/parks.
It involves loading about 25 lbs of groceries per person into our refrigerated van, then following the van in your personal vehicle to 2 or 3 local sites per visit day (within 6 miles of the Pantry). We then unload the boxes of groceries onto handcarts, and deliver them to the residents.

This is a very physical job, so we require that you have no lifting, carrying, or moving limitations! We work in all kinds of weather, from pouring rain, to excessive heat. It is hard, but incredibly rewarding work!

If this is something you are driven to do, we would love to have you as part of our West Valley Food Pantry Senior Delivery Team!

1 Shift

  • morning / 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Prince of Peace/West Valley Food Pantry

Location:

5700 Rudnick Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, US

Mission Statement

An interfaith community supported approach to alleviating hunger.

Description

The West Valley Food Pantry (WVFP) began in 1975 as a small closet located in the kitchen of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (POP). The Rector at the time, Rev. Jess Taylor, began the program by asking the POP parishioners to supply the pantry with canned goods. This small pantry (and small staff consisting mainly of Margaret Shively, the church secretary) provided food to three to five families a week over the course of several years.

In 1985, Clem Matzen, a retired social worker and member of POP, developed the idea of getting other churches and synagogues to join in the effort of feeding the local hungry in the West Valley. Clem gathered ten other churches and synagogues into the formal coalition which is the West Valley Food Pantry. Creating a coalition enabled the WVFP to obtain food from the LA food bank at a substantial discount and to supplement the pantry shelves with cost-free government food contributions.

Other organizations have added their support to the WVFP. The San Fernando Valley chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) began supporting the Pantry over 25 years ago and is today one of the Pantry's largest contributors. NCL mother-daughter teams work as volunteers directly with the clients and for special programs like Christmas gifts. The coalition decided to partner with the Family Rescue Center (Rescate) in Canoga Park around 1998. As out sister pantry, Rescate distributes food received from WVFP as well as other services to many Spanish-speaking clients.

CAUSE AREAS

Hunger
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Hunger, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

5700 Rudnick AvenueWoodland Hills, CA 91367

(34.1742,-118.61205)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Delivery

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Time is 3- 3.5 hours per day, 4 days per month (Two Tuesdays, one Wednesday, and one Thursday)
  • Strong, able to lift heavy crates and boxes over a 3 hour period. Must have access to a vehicle, and have a valid Driver's license.

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