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Published 2/6/26 11:46AM
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Food Assistance (Grab & Go) Meal Program - Perishables Shopper

A Faith That Does Justice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Boston, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Weekly (rotating schedule among 2–3 volunteers); 2–3 hours/week, typically Mondays
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Immigrants or Refugees, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Food Assistance (Grab & Go) Meal Program - Perishables Shopper

    About the Opportunity

    Help our neighbors access fresh, nutritious food by shopping for perishable items for our weekly Grab & Go food assistance program. You will use a weekly shopping list and quantity guidance and deliver items to Emmanuel Church so they are ready for Tuesday distribution.

    Sign up for one weeks or several weeks.

    Responsibilities

    • Shop for perishable groceries based on a weekly list and quantities.
    • Coordinate substitutions with the program lead when needed.
    • Deliver items to Emmanuel Church and store them appropriately (refrigeration and/or designated area).
    • Submit receipts for credit card reconciliation or reimbursement.

    What We Provide

    • A credit card for purchases or reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses (with receipts).
    • Shopping list, quantity targets, and point of contact for questions.

    Schedule Requirements (Must Meet)

    • Shopping must be completed on Mondays.
    • Deliver and store items at Emmanuel Church on Monday, or no later than 8:00am on Tuesday.
    • Sign up for one weeks or several weeks.

    Ideal Volunteer

    • Dependable, organized, and comfortable with grocery shopping and local delivery.
    • Able to transport groceries safely and handle light to moderate lifting.

    Location

    On-site

    Emmanuel Church

    Boston, MA, USA
    Directions

    Emmanuel Church is located one block away from the Arlington Street T station.

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