​Food Sorting and Distribution

• Food Sorting: Fridays from 10 am – noon. Involves unloading cars, lifting boxes, and placing items on shelves. Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds

• Distribution: Fridays from 11:30-2:00, greeting families and helping them choose groceries

• Grocery Carriers: Fridays from 11:30-1:30, assisting clients by carrying large grocery bags to their cars. Must be able to go up and down steps and carry 15-pound bags

• Evening Distribution: Team-based distributions Friday evenings from 6:15-7:45, greeting families and helping them choose groceries

• Pick-Ups:  Pick-up “pop-up donations” of shelf-stable goods and deliver to pantry. Also be available as a back-up for regular weekly pick-ups on Tuesday and Friday

• Unload deliveries from Second Harvest once a month (2nd Thurs.)

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Public Relations

• Pantry Ambassador: Represent the pantry and advocate for the pantry at local events

 

Fundraising & Pantry Support

• Host an online fundraiser

• Host a community fundraiser: Please email the pantry at pikefoodpantry@gmail.com if you would like to organize a fundraiser.

• Assist with grant writing

• Host a food drive: Please email the pantry at pikefoodpantry@gmail.com if you would like to host a food drive.

 

Program Development

• Assist with development of Volunteer Orientation and Scheduling Program

• Plan events recognizing the work of volunteers (appreciation dinners, picnics,  potlucks, etc.)

 

Communications

• Website: Assist with website development and maintenance

• Contribute article(s) to online quarterly newsletter

• Contribute article(s) to semi-annual hardcopy newsletter

• Assist with social media: photos for Facebook, monitor Facebook page, answer Facebook messages and inquiries

 

Monthly Community Lunch

• Assist with preparation and serving of food

• Prepare and donate a dessert(s) 

• Assist with set-up and/or clean-up