Pike Place Market Donation Pick Up (No Car Needed)

Do you love being out and about in the iconic Pike Place Market? Are you looking for a meaningful way to support your community? Join us as a Market Grocery Rescue Volunteer and help provide ready-to-eat food for neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Why Join Us?

As a Market Grocery Rescue Volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in our No Cook Program by walking around with a cart collecting daily donations of fresh deli items and baked goods from local businesses in Pike Place Market. These contributions directly support individuals by ensuring they have access to ready-to-eat food.

Shifts Needed:

• Tuesdays: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Your Role:

• Collect Donations: Pick up baked goods and deli items from multiple businesses in the market, following established procedures.
• Record Donations: Weigh and categorize all items, logging them in our receiving system to track their impact.
• Inspect & Sort: Check expiration dates, ensure quality, and organize donations following food safety guidelines.
• Store Items: Place donations in their designated areas in the food bank warehouse.
• Additional Support: After the pick-up and sorting, assist with general food bank operations like sorting, double-bagging, and prepping for other programs.

You Are:

• Comfortable walking and navigating Pike Place Market in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs and push a cart with ease.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on food safety and quality.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong communicator.
• Passionate about supporting food security and community programs.

We Provide:

• Hands-on training for donation pickups and food safety procedures.
• Guidance from staff and the Warehouse and Donations Manager.
• Ongoing support to ensure your success in the role.

Together, We Will:

• Cut down food waste and provide ready-to-eat food to our community members.
• Build strong partnerships with local businesses in the vibrant Pike Place Market.

Are you ready to step into a dynamic and rewarding role? Sign up today and help us fight food insecurity while being part of the heartbeat of Pike Place Market!