More details and training will be provided upon sign-up but here are the quick details:
- Arrive at assigned store (north Seattle or south Shoreline) around 9:30am
- Fill boxes in your vehicle.
- Drive to the Giving Room parking lot.
- Unload donations with other volunteers; weigh donations
Typically drivers will stay to sort (11:30a) but it is not required
- Sort the best produce for our guests. Wash/sanitize hands and put on gloves before starting. Store fridge/freezer items.
- After sorting, clean surface, take out recycling/compost.
The Giving Room food bank is a grocery-store-style space where guests can shop for free groceries and personal items. On Monday mornings we welcome guests inside to check-in, select refrigerated and frozen items from a menu, then choose fresh produce, and browse the shelves for dry goods and hygiene items while cold items are packed. On Thursday and Friday mornings we pick up food from grocery partners and sort and store food for Mondays. Every week we need over 40 collective hours of volunteer time!
