The Salvation Army Red Bank Corps food pantry program greatly depends on the food items we receive from Fulfill, located in Neptune, NJ. Once a month, strong, able-bodied volunteers are needed to receive the food that is delivered from Fulfill's truck. Pallets of food arrive to our gym doors which then have to be transported to our food pantry and either stocked in shelves, placed in the commercial refrigerators or placed in our walk-in freezers. This role will receive on the spot instruction from the Manager-in-Charge of food pantry and will possess or be willing to learn food rotation methods. This role is instrumental in fighting hunger within the communities we serve.
The right volunteer will:
- help stock food pantry shelves;
- assist with food collection;
- occasionally assist with food drives;
- check for expiration dates;
- keep food items in rotation;
- help stock the walk-in freezer;
- help organize the walk-in freezer;
- package food items;
- break down boxes to be placed in the recycling bin.
- occasionally assemble boxes;
- be able to push a loaded flat-bed cart;
- be able to lift 50 lbs
- withstand cold temperatures within the walk-in freezer.
- understand and adhere to directions;
- be able to read dates and product labels;
Ideally volunteer is able to work both within a team or solo.
Volunteer hours can be flexible within the needed times. Tasks assigned according to volunteer's abilities.
For those assigned to the walk-in freezer, dressing in layers for the cold is essential.
