KidsPACK

Food Packer

This is a volunteer opportunity, not a paid position.

This volunteer opportunity is NOT eligible for court-ordered service.

Volunteering with KidsPACK offers a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children facing food insecurity. As a volunteer, you will engage in the rewarding task of assembling nonperishable meal packages that are specifically designed to support students who may not have enough to eat at home. Each week, these carefully packed meals are discreetly placed into the backpacks of participating students, ensuring that they have access to nutritious food over the weekend when school meals are not available. This initiative not only addresses immediate hunger but also fosters a sense of community and support, empowering volunteers to play a crucial role in alleviating food scarcity and promoting the well-being of young learners.

This opportunity may require reaching and long term standing. Volunteers should be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs to move boxes of food or other consumable goods. This opportunity is in a warehouse setting which requires closed toed shoes. Wear cool clothing as the warehouse can get hot with moving around and lifting. Volunteers must be age 16 or older, however volunteers age 13-15 may do so with a parent/guardian over the age of 18.