Volunteer: Food Bank Volunteers needed in HampdenDid you know Good Shepherd Food Bank has two distribution center locations? In addition to our flagship location in Auburn, the Food Bank also has a location in Hampden. Volunteer opportunities at the Hampden Distribution Center consists primarily of packing food boxes for two programs, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Community Health & Hunger Program (CHHP). The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. The Community Health & Hunger Program (CHHP) provides healthcare partners with pre-packed emergency food bags for direct and immediate distribution to those who identify as food insecure. We may also ask our volunteers to help with occasional/seasonal produce inspection. Our Hampden location welcomes volunteers Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm and Friday: 8am-12pm. There is no minimum time commitment required for volunteering. For more information please email Gina Bingham, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at gbingham@gsfb.org or call at (207) 344-1253. The Hampden distribution center is located at 11 Penobscot Meadow Drive Hampden, ME 04444 Organization: Good Shepherd Food Bank Did you know Good Shepherd Food Bank has two distribution center locations? In addition to our flagship location in Auburn, the Food Bank also has a location in Hampden. Volunteer opportunities at the Hampden Distribution Center consists primarily of packing food boxes for two programs, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and the Community Health & Hunger Program (CHHP). The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. The Community Health & Hunger Program (CHHP) provides healthcare partners with pre-packed emergency food bags for direct and immediate distribution to those who identify as food insecure. We may also ask our volunteers to help with occasional/seasonal produce inspection. Our Hampden location welcomes volunteers Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm and Friday: 8am-12pm. There is no minimum time commitment required for volunteering. For more information please email Gina Bingham, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at gbingham@gsfb.org or call at (207) 344-1253. The Hampden distribution center is located at 11 Penobscot Meadow Drive Hampden, ME 04444 Organization: Good Shepherd Food Bank Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 04444 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Cooking Classes General AssistantDo you love to cook? This is an opportunity to share your skills and strengths with community members living on tight budgets. We have a variety o roles to assist with our classes - from general help to being a culinary instructor. Serve as an educator and role model, teaching key skills and inspiring participants to cook more healthy, inexpensive meals at home. Responsibilities: Assist in the teaching of basic of food and kitchen safety, food preparation, and making healthy, low-cost choices and substitutions when cooking, according to the highlighted objectives of each lesson. Skills/Experience Required: Professional culinary training or experience working in the food industry welcomed but not required. Self-taught culinary enthusiasts are also welcome! For more information about Cooking Matters https://www.gsfb.org/programs/cooking-matters-maine/ If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Good Shepherd Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator, Gina Bingham, at gbingham@gsfb.org. Organization: Good Shepherd Food Bank Do you love to cook? This is an opportunity to share your skills and strengths with community members living on tight budgets. We have a variety o roles to assist with our classes - from general help to being a culinary instructor. Serve as an educator and role model, teaching key skills and inspiring participants to cook more healthy, inexpensive meals at home. Responsibilities: Assist in the teaching of basic of food and kitchen safety, food preparation, and making healthy, low-cost choices and substitutions when cooking, according to the highlighted objectives of each lesson. Skills/Experience Required: Professional culinary training or experience working in the food industry welcomed but not required. Self-taught culinary enthusiasts are also welcome! For more information about Cooking Matters https://www.gsfb.org/programs/cooking-matters-maine/ If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Good Shepherd Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator, Gina Bingham, at gbingham@gsfb.org. Organization: Good Shepherd Food Bank Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 04401 Allow Groups: No |