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Published 5 days ago

Help Feed the Hungry! - Food Pantry Assistant

The Salvation Army Medford, OR
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Medford, OR
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Mondays & Thursdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Tuesdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Fridays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Assist with preparing and filling food bags for community distribution. Your time & heart to serve makes a difference in our community!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Disaster Relief, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Poverty
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    Understanding that as a volunteer- you may be the only kindness our clients may encounter that day. Creating a welcoming environment where people feel valued and are treated with dignity and kindness.

    Description

    Help Feed the Hungry! - Food Pantry Assistant

    Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors by serving in our food pantry! Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive experience for individuals and families seeking assistance.

    Responsibilities include greeting clients, walking them through the pantry, helping them select food items, assisting with filling their food boxes, and providing friendly conversation and encouragement along the way. Volunteers help ensure that every guest is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

    Volunteer Opportunities:

    • Mondays & Thursdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    • Tuesdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Additional Opportunity:

    • Fridays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
      • Assist with preparing and filling food bags for community distribution.

    Whether you can serve once a week or occasionally, your time and kindness help provide nourishment, hope, and support to those in our community.

    Location

    On-site

    The Salvation Army Food Pantry

    922 N Central Ave, Medford, OR 97501, USA
    Directions

    Our Food Pantry / Social Services office is located on the backside of our Thrift Store. Enter into the parking lot from Central Avenue.

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