Food Recovery Fellowship: Learn, Volunteer, and Make a Difference

Food Recovery Fellowship: Community Service Opportunity for Retirees (June–December)

Looking for a meaningful way to stay active, connected, and give back to your community? Join the Food Recovery Fellowship, a six-month service-learning program with Share My Meals designed for retirees and older adults who want to make a lasting impact.

This unique opportunity combines flexible volunteer service with community connection and lifelong learning. As a Food Recovery Fellow, you’ll join a supportive cohort of peers helping recover and deliver surplus meals to nonprofit partners serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

In addition to hands-on volunteering, Fellows will participate in engaging in-person and virtual learning sessions focused on food recovery, sustainability, hunger relief, and community impact.

Program Details

Duration: June through December

Training: Provided before service begins

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Complete weekly meal pickup and delivery routes in Mercer County (~60 minutes/week)
• Participate in monthly learning and discussion sessions (August–October)

Requirements:

• Access to a car with valid insurance
• Smartphone for route coordination

Whether you’re newly retired or simply looking for a rewarding way to stay engaged, the Food Recovery Fellowship offers the chance to build connections, support neighbors in need, and be part of a meaningful community effort.

We encourage you to apply and join us.