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Food Pantry Distribution

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Tuesdays at the Food Pantry

Our Tuesday Food Pantry is seeking new volunteers for the role of Check-In & Flow Volunteer! Please see below for more details.

The Food Pantry provides fresh produce and packaged foods for hundreds of families in the Canal neighborhood every Tuesday. Our volunteers help unload food from truck, pack grocery bags, stock shelves, hand out food in the walk-through system, and clean up, The number of volunteer slots varies due to the changing schedules of our current volunteers.

Requirements

Ages: Must be 18 years or older
Availability

Tuesday mornings starting from 7:00 am to 10:30 am.

Must be able to commit to a minimum of one month (4 weeks)

Responsabilities

  • Fill out Canal Alliance forms through DocuSign (forms will be emailed by the Volunteer Coordinator). 
  • Assist community members with Check In process
  • Provide support in guiding community members through our Food Pantry line
  • Oversee safety in the walk-through system.
  • Adhere to the safety procedures and protocols.

Skills & Competencies

Cultural competence in working with diverse populations, including communities of color, immigrants, and persons of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, health status, and abilities.

Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 3.5 hours.

Spanish required

Our Food Pantry Program is seeking grocery delivery drivers!


Please note that this role is ideally suited for two people due to the possibility of heavy bags, stairs, and limited parking. However, if you’re confident in your delivery skills, solo drivers are also welcome to apply. Complete the volunteer interest form to apply.

Requirements

Ages: 18 years or older

Youth 15 to 17 years of age may participate but will require written parental consent and MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian while volunteering.

Availability

Tuesday mornings starting from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. (New Hours)

Must be able to commit to a minimum of one month (4 weeks)

Responsabilities

  • Fill out Canal Alliance forms through DocuSign (forms will be emailed by the Volunteer Coordinator). 
  • Attend a virtual Onboarding Training prior to volunteering.
  • Set-up and breakdown of the Food Pantry.
  • Provide support in unloading food and stocking shelves.
  • Oversee safety in the walk-through system.
  • Adhere to the safety procedures and protocols.

Skills & Competencies

  • Must be able and lift 20-30lbs, job entails repetitive movements and bending.
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 3 hours.
  • Cultural competence in working with diverse populations, including communities of color, immigrants, and persons of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, health status, and abilities.
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