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Opportunity Details

FOOD: Community Market Event Set Up

Porchlight Community Services' volunteers play a crucial role in setting up a grocery-style food pantry with over 5,000 pounds of rescued food every week. Later in the day, families can choose and "shop" for the food they take home. As a "Choice pantry," these events provide a healing space, offering clients a dignified place to choose food products. Your commitment to this cause ensures a positive and empowering experience for those seeking nutritious food.
 
Tasks include:

  • Unload and organize incoming food deliveries swiftly.

  • Arrange food stations:

    • Categorize and display the rescued, high-quality food items.

    • Ensure clear signage for easy navigation.

    • Organizing non-perishables: Neatly stack products and label.

    • Verify inventory accuracy and expiration dates.

  • Note special dietary needs: Set up a designated area for participants with specific dietary needs or allergies.

Volunteers contribute significantly to reducing food waste, promoting food justice, and empowering individuals with choices. Join in crafting a positive experience from the moment participants arrive!


Project Requirements & Important Notes

  • Attire: Closed-toe shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. 

  • Safety: Wearing a face mask is recommended. Please do not attend this project if you have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks. Porchlight's clients are immunocompromised and they're doing everything they can to keep them safe. 

  • Physical Requirements: Bending, lifting, carry up to 20lbs. Restroom access is only available via stairs.

  • ​Note: Signing up as a team has been disabled for this project. Last minute team cancellations for a shift this small have been extremely detrimental to Porchlight being able to distribute food to families in need so only individual sign up is allowed and groups cannot be accommodated during this shift. Volunteers must be fully signed up through HandsOn San Diego to attend. Please give AT LEAST 12 hours notice if you cannot attend. You must download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. Volunteers that do not sign in will automatically be marked as not attending at midnight the day of their shift. 


About Porchlight Community Services

The mission of the Porchlight Cooperative is to relieve hunger, eliminate waste and increase the self-sufficiency of individuals.


This volunteer opportunity is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. 

By registering for this opportunity, you are agreeing to stay connected with future Climate Action events through California Volunteers and the Climate Action Corps. If you do not consent, please email info@handsonsandiego.org to opt-out.
 

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Age Minimum (with Adult): 12+, Minimum Age:14+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed

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