Mid-Ohio Foodbank's mission is to
provide food for hungry people. Volunteers
enable the Foodbank to feed more hungry people than we ever could on our
own. We can use your help.Nearly 20% of the food and other products
we receive
must be sorted and/or repackaged into usable sizes. Each year, more than 5,000 volunteers sort and repack food at the
Foodbank.
Volunteering at the Foodbank provides an
opportunity for families, friends, co-workers and other groups to work
and spend time together while helping others.
We realize that your time is often the
most valuable gift you can give, so we want to match your interests and
skills with our needs. There are several volunteer options
available at the Foodbank:- Reclamation
- Food Repackaging
Reclamation - By far, the largest
need is for reclamation volunteers. Retail Reclamation is
non-perishable food and other products that were damaged at the grocery
store and taken off the shelves. Volunteers are trained by
Foodbank staff to carefully inspect each item to determine its safety.
To work in reclamation, a volunteer must be at least 13 years old.
Food Repackaging - Repacking includes labeling, sorting or boxing
food into usable sizes, and preparing 4,250 food packages for senior
citizens each month.
Special Projects - Volunteers help
out with projects throughout the year. These could include special
events, mailings, data entry or other initiatives and services,
including special activities for youth service groups and school
children.
- The satisfaction of making an impact
on hunger in Central Ohio
- Flexible scheduling with daytime,
evening and weekend hours
- One-time only volunteer opportunities
- Room for large groups
- Free parking
- On the bus route
- Team-building opportunities
Mid-Ohio Foodbank w
1625 W. Mound Street w
Columbus, OH 43223
614-274-7770 w
614-274-8063 FAX
website:
www.midohiofoodbank.org
email:
info@midohiofoodbank.org