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Published 10/8/25 4:01PM
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Sharing Excess: Sorting at PWPM

Sharing Excess
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philadelphia, PA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 10, 2025, 8:30 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    October 31, 2025, 11:00 AM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer in our sorting room gleaning donated surplus food. Commitment is from 8:30am-11am
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Environment & Sustainability, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Sharing Excess: Sorting at PWPM

    Sharing Excess is looking for volunteers to join us at the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market to assist with sorting and packaging donated produce to be redistributed out into the community! This opportunity is held within a refrigerated warehouse space, so please dress warmly :) This volunteer opportunity is available Monday through Friday and runs from 8 AM-11AM. Sign up below for a date that works for you!

    For groups larger than 4 please contact community@sharingexcess.com

    Location

    On-site

    Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market

    6700 Essington Ave tower c, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
    Directions

    Once you arrive, drive through Gate 3 and state that you are volunteering with Sharing Excess. Once through the gate, turn right and drive to the docks labeled B and C. Park under the pavilion between the B and C docks or along the fence line, then enter the building through the Tower C doors. You should be able to see an A-frame sign that reads "Welcome Sharing Excess Volunteers" right before the doors. Check the video down below for a visual guide. If you need help finding us, call Olivia (412-592-8394‬) for assistance!

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