Food Distribution - Perishable Goods Pantry - Thursday Distribution

Assist professional staff in organizing food items and distributing items to clients on Thursday.

To sign-up, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (319) 235-9358.

Days Occurred: Thursday (weekly)

Timeframe: 8:30AM-1PM

  • Sorting Donations (8:30AM-1030AM): Sort donations
  • Packing Food Boxes (1030AM-1130AM): Pack sorted food into boxes
  • Distribution (1130AM- 1230PM): Load packed boxes into waiting vehicles
  • Clean-up (1230PM-1PM)

Number of Volunteers Needed Per Day: 9-12

Requirements: Comfortable closed-toed shoes and weather appropriate attire. Volunteer must be able to stand for long periods, walk on uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50lbs. For safely purposes, good communication skills are necessary (e.g.: hearing, speaking, sight).

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check
  • How much can you lift comfortably? Must be at least 30lbs
  • Safe From Harm Training Must be at least Lvl 1 - Viewed DVD/Read SFH Guidelines

Schedule Summary

This activity generally occurs on

  • Tuesday Morning
  • Thursday Morning