Drivers for Fresh Food Rescue

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Food is love and that love is in motion when you drive a Ronald McDonald House Charities(r) San Diego vehicle to rescue fresh food from local stores such as Costco, Trader Joes, Starbucks, and Whole Foods. The food you deliver back to the House will be thoughtfully prepared and served to sustain families eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner here while their children are treated and admitted to local hospitals. Your time driving and delivering the food positively impacts families to sustain their strength during their child’s healing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time each scheduled day.
• Maintain an organized vehicle.
• Assist vendors in transporting food from their warehouse to our vehicle.
• Receive and record donations.
• Take photos on our tablet of all food donations.
• Organize rescued food upon return to the House.
• Help staff clean-up receiving area.

Qualifications:

• Valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV driving record
• Proof of insurance
• Ability to move freely and able to lift 50 lbs (accommodations made for those who cannot lift).
• Reliable and dependable!
• Outgoing, helpful demeanor able to take direction and fulfill pick-ups.
• Demonstrate friendly, helpful attitude when working with vendors.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, and as an integral team member.
• Reports any operational problems with the vehicle immediately.

All vehicles are equipped with sanitizer. All volunteers must wear mask, and social distance from others.