Loader of food for those who have food insecurities - Nancy's ProjectAt — Nancy's Project

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Opportunity Summary 

Nancy’s Project exists to reduce food insecurity and increase access to essential household goods for Monterey County families who grow the fresh food others enjoy but which they can seldom afford. Nancy’s Project volunteers collect surplus food from partner grocers five days a week for distribution in farm communities throughout the Salinas Valley. On delivery days, donated clothing, shoes, toys and household basics ride along with the food containers in the Nancy’s Project’s van.

Our volunteer loaders arrive at Safeway in the Crossroads shopping center in Carmel at 7:30am and load the van with donated food for the farm worker families that have food insecurity. We then proceed to Trader Joe's in Pacific Grove to complete loading the van and are usually done by 10:00am.

Days:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday
  • 7:30 - 10am
  • Safeway in The Crossroads, Carmel
  • Trader Joe's in Pacific Grove

2 service learner spots

Requirements:

  • Must have own transportation to get to/from Carmel & Pacific Grove 
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Students will gain insight into the operations of a non-profit that's mission is to address the food insecurities of the farm worker community.

Opportunity Training 

Loading instructions will be provided and there will be volunteers on site to assist with the loading.

 

Opportunity Supervision

There will always be a seasoned volunteer on site.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Proper lifting techniques will reduce chances of injury.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Interested?  Contact:

Executive director, Mike Hays
mike@nancysproject.org

Please include which days you are available each week, as well as confirm you have your own transporation to the collection sites.

Volunteers will be required to execute a volunteer application.

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Carmel, CA
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
2hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
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