Volunteer: Host a Summer Food Drive

Volunteermatch; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community initiative to support local food shelves during the summer months. This opportunity allows you to engage with family, friends, or colleagues to host a Summer Food Drive, helping to gather essential items for those in need. With flexible scheduling and the chance to make a real difference, this role is perfect for individuals or groups looking to contribute positively to their community. Whether you can volunteer for just an hour or organize a larger event, your efforts will help ensure that everyone has access to vital resources.

Qualifications

• No prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
• Event can be held virtually or at a volunteer group location.

Responsibilities

• Host a Summer Food Drive to help stock food shelves.
• Gather a group to volunteer and collect needed items.

Skills

Organization

People Skills

Project Management

Job description

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Between May and August, the IOCP food shelf sees some of its lowest donation totals. Help keep our shelves stocked by hosting a Summer Food Drive.

Gather a group of family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues to volunteer on your own time. See our list of most needed items: iocp.org/donations/food-shelf-donations/

Drop collected items off at the IOCP Donation Door Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you have a large donation (e.g. a truckload or multiple car loads) please contact our Community Engagement team ([e-mail]) to ensure the best possible experience. Our…

About Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners

Location:

1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, MN 55447, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to strengthen our community by meeting basic needs and equipping individuals and families for ongoing stability. Our vision is to build a vibrant community where everyone counts and all sectors and systems work together for the good of all.

Description

Since 1979, Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners has been making an impact in 8 west suburban Hennepin communities. The organization provides both emergency and long-term solutions around food and clothing, housing, employment, child care, transportation, and connections to other resources. Learning and service opportunities engage individuals, businesses, schools, faith communities, civic groups, health systems, and foundations. Together, Interfaith Outreach and its partners create opportunities for all to thrive.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support

Homeless & Housing

Crisis Support,Homeless & Housing,Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

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DATE POSTED

April 23, 2025

SKILLS

• Organization
• People Skills
• Project Management

GOOD FOR

• Kids
• People 55+
• Public Groups
• Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

• This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
• Must be at least 5
• 1 hour
• Group Size Range 1 - 50+
• Event can be heldvirtually orat a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
• Items collected for IOCP Food Shelf are all considered donations