🍎 Onsite Food Distribution & Pantry Volunteer (Ward 8, SE DC)

Impactful Community Support Opportunity

🛠️ Role Summary

Are you looking for a hands-on way to serve the DC community and help build a sanctuary for those in need? We are seeking energetic and empathetic Onsite Food Distribution Partners to help organize, sort, and distribute high-quality food across our various pantry sites. You are the "face" of our mission, ensuring that every neighbor who visits a JJ Center site is met with dignity, respect, and a warm smile.

You will work alongside a dedicated 3-person squad to manage onsite logistics, helping us bridge the gap between food surplus and community hunger.

Key Responsibilities

• Pantry Organization: Receive food deliveries, sort fresh produce, and set up distribution stations with excellence and care.
• Dignified Distribution: Greet community members, assist them in navigating the pantry, and ensure a welcoming environment for all.
• Inventory Quality Control: Inspect rescued items (bakery, produce, frozen goods) to ensure only the best reaches our neighbors' tables.
• Mission Bridge: Use Slack to communicate with the Operations teams if you notice a neighbor has needs beyond food (housing, IT support, etc.).

Current Service Windows

We are looking for partners who are available for at least one of these recurring times:

• Mondays: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Weekly)
• Tuesdays: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Every other Tuesday; dates may shift but time remains consistent)
• Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Potential for every other Saturday)

Qualifications & Requirements

• People-First Heart: A warm, non-judgmental attitude and a passion for radical inclusion.
• Physical Activity: Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and safely lift/maneuver boxes weighing 20–30 lbs.
• Reliability: Neighbors count on us; we need partners who show up for their "Mission Hours" ready to serve.
• Tech-Ready: Willingness to use Slack for team check-ins and progress tracking (Training provided!).

Why Volunteer With Us?

At The JJ Center, we don’t just "give out food"—we build a sanctuary. You will see the immediate, tangible impact of your work as you help D.C. families move toward an abundant life. We provide a supportive team culture, clear communication via Slack, and a mission that values your spirit as much as your service.