EVERY MEAL EMERGENCY FOOD GAP PROGRAM

Program Overview:

• Every Meal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting child hunger through community and school partnerships.
• The organization focuses on filling food gaps that K–12 students and their families face on weekends, extended breaks, and during the summer when school meal programs are unavailable.
• This urgent volunteer opportunity supports families who are unable to safely access food due to current community challenges.  https://volunteer.everymeal.org/need/

Volunteer Activities:

●      Volunteers will assist with food delivery from Every Meal warehouse to schools with urgent food needs.

●      Volunteers will:

○      Arrive at Every Meal warehouse at the start of their shift

○      Receive an assigned delivery location

○      Load their personal vehicle with boxes of packaged food

○      Deliver food to a designated school storage location

○      Use rolling carts (provided) to transport boxes into the school

○      No return trip to the warehouse is required after delivery

Location / Time Commitment:

Location: Every Meal Warehouse, 2723 Patton Road Roseville, MN 55113

• Shift Schedule:
  • Shifts available Monday–Friday
  • Shift time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Volunteers must register in advance through the Volunteer Registration System.

Volunteer Eligibility & Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Personal vehicle for deliveries
• Ability to follow delivery instructions independently

Physical Expectations:

• Lift and carry approximately 8–20 boxes
• Boxes weigh approximately 25–30 lbs each

What to Wear:

• Comfortable, weather-appropriate work clothing
• Closed-toe shoes recommended

Parking / Transportation:

• Free parking available at the warehouse and delivery schools

Safety Information:

●      This is a low-risk volunteer activity

●      Volunteers are encouraged to use proper lifting techniques and take breaks as needed

Benefits to Volunteers:

• Directly support families experiencing food insecurity
• Help ensure children have access to meals outside of school hours
• Make an immediate, meaningful impact in your local community

Deadline for volunteer application: ONGOING - URGENT NEED