Reduce Hunger and Food Waste in Dallas by helping provide free groceries for families affected by poverty through our food recovery focused mobile food pantry. We are looking for dedicated individuals to serve as Hunger Relief AmeriCorps Members with our Direct-to-Door mobile food pantry.
Service Activities
Members gain valuable experience in non-profit programming by working in a team to lead pick-ups and sorting of food donations to distribute to families at low income apartment complexes around the DFW metroplex. Additionally, we need Members' help organizing special projects like coat and toy drives, healthy recipe cards for clients and compelling storytelling.
Community Need Addressed
poverty, community hunger, food waste, food deserts
Position Outcomes
reduce community hunger, reduce food waste
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance
Skills you will gain
community outreach, food distribution, warehouse management, volunteer engagement
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Decisions
Accepts responsibility
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks