Food Distribution/Pantry VolunteerAt — St. Joseph's Family Center

Opportunity Summary 

We operate a drive-thru food distribution every Tuesday (7:45am-2:30pm) and Thursday (7:45am - 2:30pm). We serve approximately 2000 families each week.

We also distribute approximately 100-125 bagged lunches daily to our homeless population.

Food Distribution Schedule:

  • 7:45am-2:30pm
  • Every Tuesday & Thursday
  • Shifts can be: 7:45-11a, 11a-2:30p, or 7:45a-2:30p

The work is conducted completely out of doors and is a bit physical, requiring standing, bending, lifting of up to 25-30 lbs, and loading into vehicles. 

Produce and dry food preparation days are Mondays (8am - noon), Wednesdays (8am - noon), and Fridays (8am - noon). We prepare family sized bags of both produce and dry foods for future distributions in our warehouse.

Food Prep Schedule:

  • 8am-noon
  • Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

 

8 service learner spots

Opportunity Training 

A 15 minute pre-start training is given.  The Director is on the premises the entire time and is monitoring all activities daily.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

A volunteer application must be completed and submitted prior to scheduling for service. Applications can be found online at stjosephsgilroy.org/get-involved/volunteer-application/

Once the application is received, email is the preferred means of communication: 
vickym@stjosephsgilroy.org

Phone will work if needed: 408-842-6662 ext 3

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Gilroy, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing