Pantry of HOPE: Weekly Food Distribution Services

Position Summary:

Food Pantry Volunteers are essential in helping our pantry run smoothly and serve community members with dignity and care. Volunteers assist with organizing, restocking, and distributing food, while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Properly store and rotate non-perishable food items to ensure freshness

Distribute food to community members in an organized and respectful manner

Stock shelves and stack items in a neat and accessible layout

Ensure frozen items are refrigerated and rotated appropriately

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pantry space

Sanitize all surfaces according to health and safety standards

Lift and carry boxes of food and supplies (up to 50 lbs.)

Shift Availability:

Volunteers are asked to arrive on time and stay for the full shift.

Qualifications:

Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

Able to follow food safety protocols

Friendly and compassionate toward all individuals

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 5
• Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
• Donation Requested
• Supplies for our Food Pantry (canned and dry goods, rice & beans, etc)

3 shifts available:

• Help unload Feeding San Diego produce drop off: Tuesday July 01, 2025 - 08:00 to 09:00 PST
• Help unload our truck and make bags to distribute during our Panty of HOPE hours: Tuesday July 01, 2025 - 09:30 to 11:00 PST
• Wednesday July 02, 2025 - 14:00 to 17:00 PST