FOOD: Organize​/Set Up Community Market

FOOD:
Organize/Set Up a Community Market

Porchlight Community Services' volunteers play a crucial role in setting up a grocery-style food pantry with over 5,000 pounds of rescued food every week. Later in the day, families can choose and "shop" for the food they take home. Their Refill Pantry supports the elimination of single use plastic and they divert thousands of pounds of food from going to the landfill yearly.

As a "Choice pantry," these events provide a healing space, offering clients a dignified place to choose food products. Your commitment to this cause ensures a positive and empowering experience for those seeking nutritious food. Volunteers contribute significantly to reducing food waste, promoting food justice, and empowering individuals with choices. Join in crafting a positive experience from the moment participants arrive!

• Key Responsibilities:
• Unloading and organizing incoming food deliveries swiftly.
• Arranging food stations:
  Categorize and display the rescued, high-quality food items.
• Organizing non-perishables:
  Neatly stack products and label them.
• Verify inventory accuracy and expiration dates.
• Note special dietary needs:
  Set up a designated area for participants with specific dietary needs or allergies.
• Riding along in the company van to help load and unload food donations.
• Picking up items to be brought back to the pantry.

• Skills & Qualifications:
• No prior experience required.
• Able to lift bags weighing up to 35 pounds using proper lifting technique.
• Comfortable standing for the duration of the shift.

• Training Provided: On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift.
• Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Comfortable clothing to work in and possibly get dirty. Hair pulled back.
• Physical Requirements: Bending, ability to repeatedly lift 20 pounds. You'll be standing and moving during most of your shift. Accommodations can be made for physical limitations such as sitting down during shift to perform tasks. The project space is wheelchair accessible.
• Note: Signing up as a team has been disabled for this project. Last minute team cancellations for a shift this small have been extremely detrimental to Porchlight being able to distribute food to families in need, so only individual sign up is allowed and groups cannot be accommodated during this shift. Volunteers must be fully signed up through Hands On San Diego to attend.
  
  If you need to immediately contact them, their office number is . Please give AT LEAST 12 hours notice if you cannot attend.

The mission of the Porchlight Cooperative is to relieve hunger, eliminate waste and increase the self-sufficiency of individuals.

Population Served:
Families, Low-income communities, People with Health-based Concerns

Activity Type:
Cleaning, Collecting, Sorting & Packaging, Event Organizing, Food Preparation & Meal Services, Family Friendly

• Sunday, September 21, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, September 23, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, September 25, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, September 25, 2025 From 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, September 27, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, September 28, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, September 28, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, September 30, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 2, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 2, 2025 From 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 4, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Saturday, October 4, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Sunday, October 5, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, October 5, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, October 7, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 9, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 9, 2025 From 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 11, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Saturday, October 11, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Sunday, October 12, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, October 12, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, October 14, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 From 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 18, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Saturday, October 18, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Sunday, October 19, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, October 19, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, October 21, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 23, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 23, 2025 From 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 25, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Saturday, October 25, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Sunday, October 26, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, October 26, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 30, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 30, 2025 From 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday, November 1, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Saturday, November 1, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Sunday, November 2, 2025 From 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday, November 2, 2025 From 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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