Christ Church United Methodist Food Bank

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Community
Hunger

Location

655 N. CraycroftTucson, AZ 85711 United States

Website:

https://www.ccumtucson.org/food-bank/

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Delivery Unloader

Flexible Schedule | Tucson, AZ 85711

The Community Food Bank delivers our boxes, bonus items (meat, bread, produce, etc.) and undesignated goods weekly. Deliveries currently occur on Thursday mornings, but may switch to Mondays, so flexibility is appreciated. It's a 2 hour commitment, 9-11am. Sometimes delivery is early (9 or before) and sometimes after 10. There's bending and lifting. Volunteers should to be able to lift 20lbs, although not many things weigh that much and we have carts to help move the goods. Food will be taken from the truck to our refrigerators and freezers. On-the-job training will be provided. Food safety training is required every three years. It's through the Community Food Bank, only lasts about an hour and is free. A long term weekly commitment is appreciated.

Date Posted: 2024-10-23
Food handler: Tuesdays

Flexible Schedule | Tucson, AZ 85711

One or two volunteers needed on a weekly basis on Tuesdays when the food bank is open from 9am to noon. Volunteers should arrive early, no later than 8:45 to restock shelves, put out signs, etc. Depending on number of clients, staying after noon may be required, possibly until 12:30pm. Food handlers interact with clients and assist them receiving food, diapers and hygiene products. As needed, volunteers will sort and check dates on donations and restock shelves. Volunteers typically stand for the three hours we're open and lift 25lbs. Knowing basic Spanish is helpful. Training is provided until you feel comfortable working on your own. Voluntters will fill out an application and sign a confidentiality form. The Community Food Bank requires annual civil rights training and food safety training every three years. These are free and take about an hour each.

Date Posted: 2024-10-23

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Mission Statement

CCUM Food Bank mission statement: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35 Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona mission: "The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona responds to the root causes of hunger, and seeks to restore dignity, health, opportunity and hope to people living in poverty. Our mission is to change lives in the communities we serve by feeding the hungry today, and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow."

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The food bank at Christ Church United Methodist is a partner agency with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. We distribute montly TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) boxes as well as provide pantry visits to clients.

We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-noon.

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