Rogers Park Food Pantry - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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The population we serve varies from newly arrived refugees and immigrants to more established individuals in the community- working with over 14 different nationalities. We typically serve over 300 families per week at our Chicago Food Pantry location. And now as millions of people continue facing economic hardships due to the discontinuation of post covid pandemic funding as well as a significant decrease in food stamp/SNAP benefits, along with the increase of newly arrived refugees to Chicago, food pantries like ours, have seen a huge surge in the number of people seeking supplemental food assistance. ICNA Relief offices have been stepping up our services to address the current challenges that our disadvantaged community members have been facing.

Food Pantry Volunteer team members work with staff to receive and sort food donations/deliveries and prepare food items for distribution to clients. Volunteer team members help keep the Food Pantry well-organized and operating efficiently.

● Sort, stock, and rotate food shelves
● Dispose of expired food
● Reorganize food and supplies, as needed
● Break down cardboard boxes for weekly recycling
● Prepare food bags for distribution
● Assist in the distribution of food to clients

Qualifications:
● Must be at least 18 years of age
● Ability to lift boxed food items (10 - 25 lbs.)
● Able to work as part of a volunteer team
● Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
● Positive and friendly attitude