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Food Pantry Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Des Moines Area Religious Council

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Please join us as a DMARC Food Pantry Volunteer!

Volunteering at the DMARC-Ket Food Pantry is just like helping a friend shop for groceries! As a food pantry volunteer, you will assist visitors in selecting their food items after they have gone through the intake process.

  • Help visitors choose food items and bag items.
  • Carry items to visitors’ car or other modes of transportation as needed.
  • Assisting Food Pantry Manager with miscellaneous tasks as needed.
  • Read and comply with any posted daily directives from the Food Pantry Manager regarding the handling of any special food products such as produce or frozen food.
  • Utilize safe food-handling and food storage practices.

More opportunities with Des Moines Area Religious Council

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Des Moines Area Religious Council

Location:

1435 MULBERRY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309, US

Mission Statement

Working together to meet basic human needs for the greater Des Moines community.

Description

14 partner pantries and 31 mobile pantry sites.

CAUSE AREAS

Hunger
Hunger

WHEN

Mon Jan 06, 2025 - Fri Apr 04, 2025
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

100 Army Post RoadDes Moines, IA 50315

(41.52561,-93.61691)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Possess a passion and enthusiasm for assisting individuals and families in crisis. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while under pressure. Ability to bend, squat and frequently lift items up to 35 pounds. Training will be provided on site.

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