Duties/Responsibilities: Repack Project volunteers transform bulk food shipments into family-sized portions that are ready to help feed the community! Working at our Lakewood Distribution Center, you and your fellow volunteers might find yourselves bagging up oats, pasta, or rice or sorting food donations. **Email Evan at evanm@efoodnet.org to get your group signed up!**
Time Required: 2 Hours, either 9:00 am- 11:00 AM or 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM
Location: EFN Distribution Center, 3318 92nd Street South, Lakewood 98499
Parking is available on-site and across the street, you will enter from the side door on 92nd St.
Work Environment: Repack Room Photo
Attire (+ accessibility):
- Face coverings are required at all times in repack room.
- Closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers in flip-flops or sandals will be unable to repack.
- If open food is being repacked, hair nets will be required – you are welcome to bring a hat to wear instead.
We are committed to accommodating people of all abilities, so if you need a job with accommodations, please reach out before your shift.
Supervision/Support: Repack staff will get you signed in and set up for the Repack Project with a mask, gloves, and a hairnet and then provide a quick orientation before you get started! They will be with you for your entire shift should you have any questions.
For day-of questions, please call (253) 584-1040.
The minimum age to volunteer is 12 with a parent/guardian, and 16 without.
Impact (us): With your help, we are able to provide Pierce County with a consistent, diverse, and nutritious food supply so that no person goes hungry.
Impact (you): Meet new like-minded friends, get out of the house, learn about food insecurity in Pierce County, and feel good doing something to help your neighbors in need!
