Nonprofit
Published 17 days ago
Food Rescuer - Food Donation Pickup and Delivery (Fridays from Rahway to Elizabeth)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rahway, NJ
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
Donation pickups and deliveries take about 90 minutes to complete.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Environment & Sustainability, Hunger, Food Security, Mental Health
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Volunteers will need access to a car, a valid driver's license and adequate auto insurance. They will also need a smartphone and be comfortable lifting and carrying large bags containing several meal trays.
Description
Volunteer Opportunity – Weekly Food Rescue (Fridays, 2:00 PM)
Share My Meals is seeking volunteers to help recover surplus meals and deliver them to those in need. Each Friday at 2:00 PM, volunteers pick up food from a corporate kitchen in Rahway and deliver it to a nonprofit in Elizabeth (~15-minute drive), including a quick stop to collect empty containers from the nonprofit before pickup.
Volunteers must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle with insurance, and a smartphone for the tracking app.
Training and insulated bags are provided.
Location
On-site
Rahway, New Jersey, US
