Harvesters - The Community Food Network

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3801 ToppingKansas City, MO 64129 United States

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Food Drive Pick-Ups

Flexible Schedule | Kansas City, MO 64129

In FY22, local Harvesters food drives helped provide 2,950,648 meals to our neighbors. Harvesters is seeking volunteer drivers to assist with dropping off donation barrels and picking up food donations throughout the Kansas City metro. Volunteer once a week for a 4-5 hour shift. This is a weekly commitment, so volunteers are asked to select one day a week for six months. Key responsibilities include: Pick up van keys and donation orders Drop off donation barrels Pick up food donations Sometimes unload donations Park van and return keys to the Community Engagement department Please note the following requirements: Basic Requirements Must be 21 years old Pass a background check Have a clean driving record Have a commitment to the mission of Harvesters Adhere to all Harvesters’ food safety policies Physical Able to drive an 8-person passenger van Able to drive long distances Able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly Soft Skills Able to effectively communicate and interact with Harvesters’ staff, restaurant donors, agency partners, and other volunteers Have a strong attention to detail and have good organizational skills

Date Posted: Sep 16, 2023
Sort & Repack Food for Neighbors

Flexible Schedule | Kansas City, MO 64129

The Volunteer Engagement Center is a vital part of Harvesters’ mission to mobilize the power of our community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger. In this area, volunteers sort and repack food, which assists Harvesters in feeding more than 226,000 neighbors each month. Volunteer tasks are assigned based on product availability and project prioritization. Opportunities include: Sorting and boxing nonperishable food Packing fresh produce Sorting and boxing bread Repacking ready-to-eat food and bulk products May include refrigerated or meat products Packing BackSnack Please note the following requirements: All volunteers must be 8 or older Volunteers 8-15 must have an adult chaperone Individual 16-18 year olds may volunteer without a chaperone Groups must meet the following requirements: 8-11 years old: 1 adult is required for every 5 children 12-15 years old: 1 adult is required for every 10 youth 16-18 years old : 1 adult is required for every 15 youth Bring at least two chaperones for 8-15 year olds so that the group is never unattended in the VEC. If you have youth in two different age groups, bring enough adults to meet the ratio for the youngest participants If your original number does not include adults, or does not meet the adult to child ratio, let us know your updated number of volunteers. Long pants and close toe and heel shoes are required. Volunteers wearing open shoes will not be able to serve in the Volunteer Engagement Center Open shoes include, but are not limited to, clogs and sandals Crocs must be worn with the back strap covering the heel Some activities may require hair nets and other food safety garments Register each person who will be volunteering Schedule groups of six or more by completing this form

Date Posted: Sep 16, 2023

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Mission Statement

Harvesters' mission is to feed hungry people today and work to end hunger tomorrow.

Description

Harvesters serves as the region's only food bank, distributing food to more than 620 not-for-profit agencies in 26 counties in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri.

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by Jack H. (January 11, 2019)

Excellent opportunity for teens, adults or retired people. Very rewarding to help others. Completely volunteer run so they need your help.

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by Kathleen N. from overland park, KS (July 15, 2009)

My whole life experience has been spent the grocery business with Nestle USA. I have retired and want to do something. Kathy Nelson ***-***-****``

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