Volunteer: Host a Peanut Butter Drive!Donations are an essential part of getting food to our partner programs, food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Pierce County. However, we see a decrease in food donations even though the need for food has increased. You can help by hosting a Food & Fund Drive with EFN! The food you donate will go directly to our 75+ Partner Programs to give to our neighbors in need. The funds you raise will be used to purchase food and pay freight for donated truckloads of food (if you decide to raise funds). Register your food drive here: https://efoodnet.org/driveform/ Agency: Emergency Food Network Donations are an essential part of getting food to our partner programs, food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Pierce County. However, we see a decrease in food donations even though the need for food has increased. You can help by hosting a Food & Fund Drive with EFN! The food you donate will go directly to our 75+ Partner Programs to give to our neighbors in need. The funds you raise will be used to purchase food and pay freight for donated truckloads of food (if you decide to raise funds). Register your food drive here: https://efoodnet.org/driveform/ Agency: Emergency Food Network Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98499 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Repack Project (for groups of 8-15)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 Amy at amy@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! Agency: Emergency Food Network 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 Amy at amy@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! Agency: Emergency Food Network Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98499 Allow Groups: Teams only |