If The Emergency Foodshelf Network were a human body, our volunteers would be the blood vessels, providing the much-needed oxygen to all necessary systems.
There are many opportunities help experience the fight against hunger at The Emergency Foodshelf Network. Whether your looking for a project for a group or something individual, we can help find a project to fit your needs. Below is a list of current volunteer opportunities:
Food Sorting: (ages 12 and older, individuals and groups)
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Removing damaged, perishable, and non food items from donated food.
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Sorting food into smaller, more user friendly boxes that will be delivered to low income senior citizens.
Office Support: (ages 16 & older)
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Answering phones and greeting visitors
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Making photo copies
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Folding letters and stuffing envelopes
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Assembling information packets
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Please be able to make a three hour commitment
Assembling food packages for distribution through partner foodshelves: (ages 15 and older, ideal for a group project)
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Family Packages - non perishable staples such as peanut butter, jelly, pasta, canned vegetables.
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Somali Packages - culturally specific food for low income Somali residents of Hennepin County.
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Fare for All Packages - sort produce and meat packages for individuals looking to stretch their food budget.