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Feed your Neighbors at a Free Food Market!
ORGANIZATION: Lift UP
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In partnership with Legacy Health, Lift UP’s Free Food Market helps distribute free, fresh produce and shelf-stable items to fellow community members. Come join a community of Lift UP volunteers monthly to set-up, restock, and distribute fresh produce to the NW community. The upcoming Free Food Markets with volunteer slots available will be on Wednesday October 23rd and Wednesday November 27th from 10:00am-1:00pm. Soak up some sun and spread some joy while connecting with neighbors and distributing fresh food!
Over 50% of Free Food Market shoppers are members of the Chinese immigrant community, making it a great opportunity for cultural exchange and connection!
- Position Tasks:
- Help organize the flow of the line and make people accessing food feel welcome
- Assist clients with food selection and packing
- Stock table of produce available for clients
2 Shifts
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- Wed Nov 27, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Wed Oct 23, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM PST - Spots available: 2
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About Lift UP
Location:
3448 NW Yeon Ave., Portland, OR 97210, US
Mission Statement
Our vision at Lift UP is a Portland where everyone has access to healthy food and opportunities to connect with others.
Description
Lift UP was founded in 1980. The goal was to help neighborhood residents through coordinated volunteer efforts.
Initial activities included conducting food drives and distributing government food commodities, helping people connect with existing social services, and providing opportunities for neighborhood residents to socialize.
Lift UP entered a partnership with the Housing Authority of Portland (now Home Forward) to provide socialization and other services to residents of low-income apartment buildings through the Adopt a Building program. Volunteers from churches and synagogues provided community-building and enrichment activities, including social events and classes.
In December of 2007, Lift UP acquired Preston's Pantry and-with the support of donors, Oregon Food Bank, and local businesses-expanded the program to provide staples and fresh food in an environment that emulates a small grocery store. The food pantry now serves nearly 13,000 people a year!
In 2016, Lift UP launched the Adopt a Building program, which provides in-building food resources to affordable housing residents in Northwest and Downtown Portland. Through this program, Preston's Pantry, and Free Food Market, Lift UP distributed nearly 800,000lbs of food last year. We couldn't do the work that we do without our dedicated volunteer team and we'd love for you to join us!
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Hunger,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
Mon Sep 30, 2024 - Thu Nov 28, 2024
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
Legacy Good Samaritan Parking Lot1200 NW 23rd Ave.Portland, OR 97209
(45.53139 ,-122.698166 )
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 8
- Read over a Food Safety/Distribution Guide document and get registered in our volunteer management system, Bloomerang.
- Must be ages 8 and up to participate (with parental supervision).
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 5
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- No Donation