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Deliver Groceries to Neighbors Facing Hunger with Lift Urban Portland!
ORGANIZATION: Lift UP
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25 people are interested
Deliver Groceries with Lift Urban Portland
Volunteer with Lift Urban Portland, an organization that seeks to reduce hunger and improve the lives of low-income residents of Northwest and Downtown Portland. We are expanding rapidly to serve the needs of our growing community and we need your help!
Description of Role
Does delivering food pique your interest? Are you at least 21 years of age? Do you enjoy driving? Would you like to help your neighbors facing hunger access healthy food? We are expanding our team of dedicated and compassionate volunteer drivers to deliver fresh produce and pantry items to our neighbors in Northwest and Downtown Portland who experience barriers to leaving their homes.
Quote from Community Member Impacted by the Delivery Program
"Protein and many staples have been hard to come by with how high rent alone is; Lift Urban Portland has enabled me to have healthy, stable meals on a monthly basis. Without their help, I would have to return to specific days of the week where I fast just to stay alive, like I used to do before Lift Urban Portland helped me out. Thank you guys, everything you do for the community revitalizes my faith and hope in people as a whole."
- Resident, Fountain Place
Responsibilities and Other Details
- Driving routes currently occur between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- All drivers using their own vehicles must have insurance coverage. Mileage reimbursement is available.
- Lift Urban Portland vehicles are available for use. Drivers using these vehicles must have insurance coverage.
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- A one shift per month commitment for six months is desired. Shift times can range from 1.5 to 3 hours
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and care to others
- Physically able to lift and carry 40 pounds
- A background check will be conducted and a clean driving record is required
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About Lift UP
Location:
3448 NW Yeon Ave., Portland, OR 97210, US
Mission Statement
Our vision at Lift UP is a Portland where everyone has access to healthy food and opportunities to connect with others.
Description
Lift UP was founded in 1980. The goal was to help neighborhood residents through coordinated volunteer efforts.
Initial activities included conducting food drives and distributing government food commodities, helping people connect with existing social services, and providing opportunities for neighborhood residents to socialize.
Lift UP entered a partnership with the Housing Authority of Portland (now Home Forward) to provide socialization and other services to residents of low-income apartment buildings through the Adopt a Building program. Volunteers from churches and synagogues provided community-building and enrichment activities, including social events and classes.
In December of 2007, Lift UP acquired Preston's Pantry and-with the support of donors, Oregon Food Bank, and local businesses-expanded the program to provide staples and fresh food in an environment that emulates a small grocery store. The food pantry now serves nearly 13,000 people a year!
In 2016, Lift UP launched the Adopt a Building program, which provides in-building food resources to affordable housing residents in Northwest and Downtown Portland. Through this program, Preston's Pantry, and Free Food Market, Lift UP distributed nearly 800,000lbs of food last year. We couldn't do the work that we do without our dedicated volunteer team and we'd love for you to join us!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Varies, all in NW/downtownPortland, OR 97210
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2019
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Delivery
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5 to 3 hours per month
- car, or approval on our vehicle