Center for Food Action, Englewood, Bergen County

Food Pantry Packing and Distribution Volunteer

Bergen County pantry needs volunteers 16 and older to pack and hand out groceries on weekly two to three hour shifts.

Can I do this

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Minimum age is 16
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You can come without a guardian
A guardian waiver is needed
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Background check
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Orientation / Training Required
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Car
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Hours per shift

2 to 3

Schedule

Ongoing

Format

In person

Service hours are not confirmed

Not stated. Ask them before you start.

About this role

What you would do

Sort and bag perishable and non-perishable food and personal items
Place items in cars as guests check in at drive through distributions
Set up for distribution and clean up afterward
Assemble and label boxes and pack non-perishable food for distribution
Organize the warehouse, restock inventory and check donated food for expiration dates
Client Choice Market in Mahwah: stock shelves and assist guests as they shop
Administrative work in Mahwah: schedule guest appointments, answer phones and file
Work outdoors in the organic garden in Englewood

Center for Food Action helps northern New Jersey families who cannot afford enough food. Pantries run in Englewood, Hackensack, Mahwah and Saddle Brook, each with its own mix of work. Shifts run 2 to 3 hours, most take place outdoors, and most roles require lifting 25 pounds.

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