Nonprofit
Published 6/30/25 8:00PM
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Food Pantry Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Redwood City, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Hunger, Food Security, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Other Requirements:
    Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

    Description

    Food Pantry Volunteer

    Food Pantry Volunteer

    Project READ is a free, volunteer-based literacy program serving adults, children and families. Our intergenerational programs are designed to break the cycle of illiteracy by surrounding adults, youth and families with literacy services that promote education and a lifelong love of learning.

    In collaboration with Second Harvest Silicon Valley, Project READ provides food assistance to hundreds of our families each week from our food pantry. In addition to providing fresh produce, dry goods, refrigerated items and household staples, we offer food nutrition education and literacy activities for children and adults.

    Volunteer responsibilities include:

    • Preparing and bagging produce and other food items
    • Unloading van (ability to lift up to 50lbs) and transporting produce boxes into the building
    • Stocking pantry items
    • Setting up tables and chairs
    • Breaking down boxes
    • Cleaning tables and floor
    • Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
    • Weekly commitment preferred, but not required

    Morning shift:

    Tuesday 11am-12pm for produce bag preparation

    Afternoon shift:

    Tuesday 1:45 - 3pm for food distribution

    For more information about Project READ, please visit our website https://www.projectreadredwoodcity.org/about

    Thank you for making a difference!

    2 shifts available:

    • 10:45 to 11:45 PST
    • 13:45 to 15:00 PST

    Location

    On-site
    1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, California, US

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