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Fight2Feed is Seeking Volunteers for Tradeshow Rescue!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Date:
    June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    5 hours OR 7 hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, wear closed-toe shoes, follow food safety guidelines, and be comfortable with extended periods of standing, walking, loading/unloading, sorting, and packing.

    Description

    Fight2Feed is Seeking Volunteers for Tradeshow Rescue!

    Fight2Feed® is seeking volunteers to help rescue food and materials from the 2026 KeHE Tradeshow!

    With more than 950 exhibitors participating, thousands of pounds of surplus food and usable materials will be donated to Fight2Feed® so we can redirect it into the hands of communities in need instead of landfills.

    Join us in reducing waste with purpose while making a direct impact across our community.

    Register to volunteer here:

    https://form.jotform.com/251527324106146

    We hope you will join us!

    Location

    On-site

    McCormick Place East Kitchen

    2227 Fort Dearborn Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
    Lot C (GREEN SECTION)
    Directions

    IF DRIVING: Best to Google Map Arie Crown Theatre McCormick Place to get to Fort Dearborn Drive

    1. Type "Arie Crown Theatre McCormick Place" in Google Maps
    2. Parking Lot C garage will be on your right taking your underground on Fort Dearborn Drive
    3. Turn right and take a ticket. We will cover your parking by QR code.
    4. Turn left and keep driving until you see the green parking section.
    5. Park to the right in the green section.
    6. Enter McCormick Place from the parking lot through these doors.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Tradeshow Food Rescue Volunteers must able to:

    • Lift at least 25 pounds
    • Loading and Unloading
    • Sorting / Packing
    • Inventory
    • Pulling Carts +Pallets
    • Lots of Walking

    ATTIRE: Please Dress Appropriately!

    • Please wear comfortable attire.
    • Gloves must be worn at all times when handling food
    • Closed Toed Shoes with Non- Slip Soles, Slacks, Jeans or Long Pants, No Tank Tops or open toe shoes.
    • For Inclement Weather Please Bring Layers of Clothing: Jackets, Long Sleeve Shirts, etc.
    • All our volunteers will be asked to wear hairnets and gloves, that we provide. You can also wear a Baseball Cap or other Hat.
    • Our cooking and serving volunteers will be asked to comply with our Fight2Feed Kitchen Standards.
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