Food sorting/shelving

Activity Summary:

Be a part of feeding the community by packing boxes for our food pantry program!

The Food sorting/ shelving will help transform food donations into boxes ready to be distributed to food pantry guests from the community. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Sort dates of food items
  • sort canned and boxed food items into boxes
  • organize and place food items onto shelves in pantry
  • unload food items from van into the life center

Food sorting and shelving volunteers are needed from 8am-6pm  

Qualifications:

  • 18 years or older
  • Must be able to comfortably lift 30 pounds 
  • Must be able to stand for duration of shift
  • Reliable, professional, and hard working
  • High attention to detail
  • Pass initial screening process, including a background check

Policies:

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not permitted at any Salvation Army facilities or volunteer sites.

Pants/shorts and a shirt with sleeves must cover the waist and fit comfortably. Transparent and tight-fitting clothes are not permitted. For your safety, closed toe shoes are required.

Off-street parking is available.

If this volunteer opportunity seems like a match for your experience, skills, and interests, please click + Sign Up below, or the Fill in an Application button.

For additional questions, please contact Bill Dolan at william.dolan@usc.salvationarmy.org 217.732.7890 ext 4 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check
  • What age category do you belong? Must be at least 18 or older
  • How much can you lift comfortably? Must be at least 30 lbs.