Food Pantry Stocking Assistant

Help keep the MCC Emergency Food Pantry stocked, clean and ready to best serve those in our community by joining us as a Food Pantry Stocking Assistant.

The Food Pantry Stocking Assistant helps maintain a well-stocked, clean, and organized pantry space, including storage areas, shelves, and refrigerators/freezers.

Responsibilities:

• All volunteers must complete an MCC volunteer application and waiver before attending their first shift
• Keep all shelves organized, clean, well-stocked, and properly rotated for freshness
• Assist with incoming donations including weighing and logging items, and storing them appropriately
• Check expiration dates and quality of food items, removing any expired or damaged goods that could impact food safety and item freshness
• Assist in general cleanup such as breaking down boxes, wiping down shelves and surfaces, emptying trash, sweeping, etc.
• Place items in the fridge/freezer as appropriate
• Shelf/Store food items in the designated area.
• Assist food pantry staff by bagging items including fresh produce, meat, food and non-food bags, etc.
• Participate in cleanup tasks and ensure the work environment provided is clean and debris-free at the end of the shift
• Foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent/guardian
• Participate in orientation and training
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Commitment to volunteering on a regular schedule and punctuality for assigned shifts.
• Positive attitude/team player, Willingness to work collaboratively with a diverse team of volunteers and staff members respectfully and effectively.
• Bilingual: not needed if this is considered a non-participant-facing role