Position: Food Pantry Volunteer
Department: Health and Human Services
Location: 7648 N Paulina St, Chicago. IL 60626
Reports to: Food Pantry Coordinator
General Description: Food Pantry Volunteer Team members work with HACC staff to receive and
sort food donations and prepare food packages for distribution to clients. Volunteer team members
help keep the Food Pantry well-organized and operating efficiently.
Time Commitment: Must be able to keep a consistent schedule and have availability during at least
one of the time slots listed below.
Mondays: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesdays: 8:00am-12:30pm
Fridays 8am-12:00pm
*Note: Individuals who desire to volunteer during the Friday shift need to be able to lift 50lbs as they
will be unloading the truck.
We also deliver food to seniors on the second Tuesday of each month in the morning.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Unload deliveries from Greater Chicago Area Food Depository Truck and other Pantry partners
Sort and clean fresh produce
Sort, stock, and rotate food shelves
Date food products
Dispose of expired food
Reorganize food and supplies, as needed
Clean and disinfect shelves and floor
Break down cardboard boxes for weekly recycling
Prepare food bags for distribution
Assist in distribution of food to clients
Assist with paperwork, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ability to lift boxed food items (10 – 50 lbs.)
Able to work as part of a volunteer team
Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude
Able to keep to consistent schedule

Please complete the application at the link below:
https://howardarea.org/get-involved/volunteer/