Ottumwa Evening Opportunity - Box Food for Iowa Families!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED - Families are welcome! Thousands of pounds must be sorted through for inventory to support the Southeast Iowa region, and it's not possible without volunteers like you.

Each week the Food Bank of Iowa receives food donations that need to be sorted and organized before being distributed to our over 690 program and partner agencies. Volunteers can help get the food to our agencies and the Iowans that need it most by participating in this process! Examples include boxing meals for families, organizing food by category, checking food for safety and quality, and bagging fresh produce. Every month we move almost 2 million pounds of food and it is only possible with the support of volunteers in our incredible community. Be a part of this effort and sign up today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Check condition of donated items, including dates, to ensure safety of consumption.
• Sort and place checked items into the appropriate categories or boxes or bins.
• Break down cardboard for recycling and dispose of trash.

Support/Training: Volunteers will be given instructions upon arrival, and will have staff support throughout their shift.

Qualifications:

• Able to stand, move, bend, and lift in warehouse environment.
• Able to read printed dates on packaging.
• Able to safely use box cutter, packing tape dispenser, and other packing tools as needed.

Age Requirement: For safety reasons, all volunteers in the warehouse must be 10 or older.

Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse. Also, please dress comfortably and in layers. The temperature in the warehouse can vary.

Location: 705 W Main St Ottumwa, IA

Questions?

Contact Michaela Devaney Lowe at Volunteer@foodbankiowa.org

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 10
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• Donation Requested

1 shift available:

• Wednesday September 10, 2025 - 18:00 to 20:00 CST