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Published 11/26/25 12:09AM
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Help Distribute Food in Oakland (Merritt Crossing)

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oakland, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9am-11am
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer Agreement, Liability Waiver

    Description

    Help Distribute Food in Oakland (Merritt Crossing)

    SAHA is currently seeking volunteers to help with our on-site food distribution program. Distribution happens every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9am-11am. Sign up for individual or multiple shifts. The volunteers closely with SAHA’s staff to help sort donations from and organize produce for resident to choose from.

    Primary Duties:

    • Help unload donated food from truck to the site's community room
    • Organize food for residents to select their produce
    • Disinfect work station before and after each shift
    • Light janitorial tasks to help put back the community room at the end of each shift as needed

    Abilities and Attributes:

    • Commitment to following food safety guidelines.
    • Reliability, punctuality, accountability.
    • Ability to work as part of a team.
    • Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

    3 shifts available:

    • Wednesday May 21, 2025 - 09:00 to 11:00 PST
    • Wednesday August 20, 2025 - 09:00 to 11:00 PST
    • Wednesday November 19, 2025 - 09:00 to 11:00 PST

    Location

    On-site
    609 OAK STREET, Oakland, California, US

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