Food Bank Volunteer

TheFood Bank at CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank provides supplemental food assistance and emergency financial assistance to about 1,000 local families each week. Volunteers stock shelves, assist clients, and help with administrative tasks.

Find out more and sign up for a shift atbit.ly/pepperwoodpantry

Review the following information before arriving at your shift:

• Wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather.
• Park in the main plaza parking lot and enter through the door marked "Entrance."
• Be prepared to lift approx 25 pounds and work both in and out of doors.
• Minors 13-15 years of age may volunteer, but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Minors 16+ may volunteer independently.
• If you are volunteering with CommUnity Food Bank for the first time, please arrive to your shift 15 minutes early to review procedures and answer COVID-19 screening questions.

Safety, well-being, and access to service are our top priorities. In accordance with local and national COVID-19 precautions, CommUnity has implemented the following safety procedures:

• Staff and volunteers will have their temperatures taken upon arrival.
• Volunteers will be asked COVID-19 screening questions and may be asked to leave if they are exhibiting any symptoms.
• Masks are required for all staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Face shields are available for staff and volunteers.
• Gloves are available for staff and volunteers and are required when handling produce.
• Front desk volunteers will work behind plexiglass barriers.
• Hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the Food Bank.
• All client seating is spaced 6 feet apart.
• All shopping carts and pagers will be sanitized between uses.
• All surfaces (chairs, doors, bathrooms, tables, etc.) will be sanitized throughout the day.