Description
Food insecurity and poor nutrition go hand in hand. For those struggling with hunger, food choices are often prioritized based on an item’s cost, not its nutritional value. Thus, those who suffer from food insecurity are less likely to eat fruits and vegetables, less likely to get the calcium and protein they need, and more likely to have diets high in sugar and fat. In providing emergency hunger relief, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry aims to deliver the very items our clients need most: nutrient-dense and protein-rich foods. The Assistant Pantry Manager (APM) is critical to the success of that goal by enlisting and managing community involvement in the procurement of these foods—from individual gardeners to retail vendors to civic and religious groups. The APM assists with program assessment by evaluating the amount and nutritional content of food procured. In order to enhance consistent client access to nutritious food, the Assistant Pantry Manager supervises the volunteers who conduct food rescues, drives, and distributions. By combining outreach and volunteer management, the Assistant Pantry Manager helps volunteers be a part of the outreach process, thus further integrating volunteers into the service model.
Food insecurity and poor nutrition go hand in hand. For those struggling with hunger, food choices are often prioritized based on an item’s cost, not its nutritional value. Thus, those who suffer from food insecurity are less likely to eat fruits and vegetables, less likely to get the calcium and protein they need, and more likely to have diets high in sugar and fat. In providing emergency hunger relief, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry aims to deliver the very items our clients need most: nutrient-dense and protein-rich foods. The Assistant Pantry Manager (APM) is critical to the success of that goal by enlisting and managing community involvement in the procurement of these foods—from individual gardeners to retail vendors to civic and religious groups. The APM assists with program assessment by evaluating the amount and nutritional content of food procured. In order to enhance consistent client access to nutritious food, the Assistant Pantry Manager supervises the volunteers who conduct food rescues, drives, and distributions. By combining outreach and volunteer management, the Assistant Pantry Manager helps volunteers be a part of the outreach process, thus further integrating volunteers into the service model.
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Living Allowance
$1139
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$1139 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check