September is Hunger Action Month
We Can End Hunger - When We All Work Together
Each September, Hunger Action Month unites millions to raise awareness and provide nutritious food to neighbors facing hunger. Your time spent in our Volunteer Center on a food repacking shift will directly help the 1 in 5 Minnesota households experiencing food insecurity.
Volunteer Shift Overview
At our Brooklyn Park Volunteer Center, volunteers assist with sorting, labeling, weighing and packing various food items to meet immediate needs and help feed our hungry neighbors. The projects vary from day to day and volunteers regularly work with fresh produce, dry goods, bread, and other food donations. This volunteer position requires volunteers to be able to twist and bend down, stand for the duration of their shift, and lift up to 5 pounds. Some positions require the ability to lift 40 pounds. We do have a limited number of seated positions available; please let onsite staff know if you need accommodations.
To learn how to register a group, click HERE!
For groups with youth (Ages 8-17), click HERE!
Volunteers are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in, store belongings, and be ready for the prompt start of the shift. Late arrivals will miss essential safety information and may need to reschedule.
Late arrivals will not be permitted to volunteer and will be asked to reschedule.
Dress Code:
- Shirts must cover the shoulders, armpits, and bellies (no tank tops or crop tops) for food safety purposes. Shorts are okay to wear.
- Closed-toe shoes are required. If you forget we will ask you to wear a set of disposable socks and slip-on clogs.
- Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
- We suggest you dress in layers to remain comfortable while working as temperature can fluctuate.
- No jewelry. You will be asked to remove all watches, fit bits, earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry items. It is almost impossible to get back a jewelry item that is lost in the repack process.
- If you have permanent jewelry or items that cannot be removed, please cover them with wraps or bandages prior to the shift.
Lockers are available on-site to store belongings and we provide jewelry bags for small items.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@2harvest.org.
