Help Distribute Food in Oakland (Merritt Crossing)

SAHA is currently seeking volunteers to help with our on-site food distribution program. Distribution happens every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9am-11am. Sign up for individual or multiple shifts. The volunteers closely with SAHA’s staff to help sort donations from and organize produce for resident to choose from.

Primary Duties:

• Help unload donated food from truck to the site's community room
• Organize food for residents to select their produce
• Disinfect work station before and after each shift
• Light janitorial tasks to help put back the community room at the end of each shift as needed

Abilities and Attributes:

• Commitment to following food safety guidelines.
• Reliability, punctuality, accountability.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

3 shifts available:

• Wednesday May 21, 2025 - 09:00 to 11:00 PST
• Wednesday August 20, 2025 - 09:00 to 11:00 PST
• Wednesday November 19, 2025 - 09:00 to 11:00 PST