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Published 10/6/25 6:59PM

Community Fridge Food Rescue Volunteer

ROOTS FOR LIFE INC
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1 - 4x per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Hunger, Food Security
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Community Fridge Food Rescue Volunteer

    Do you have a car, some spare time, and a heart for helping others? Help us fight food insecurity one delivery at a time! Roots for Life is seeking reliable volunteers to assist with picking up food donations and delivering them to our community fridge in NW DC. Some donation pick-ups are in Virginia.

    What you will do:

    • Pick up donations from local businesses
    • Transport items to our community fridge
    • Keep a brief log of pick-ups and drop offs

    What we're looking for:

    • access to a reliable car
    • ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
    • dependable, communicative, and punctual
    • passion for food equity and community care

    Perks:

    • play a direct role in reducing food waste and hunger
    • flexible schedule with short time commitments
    • volunteer recognition and community gratitude!

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location

    F.R.E.S.H. Community Fridge

    Washington, DC, USA

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