Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, food banks and meals sites in our community have stepped up to support low-income families. As a HungerCorps member, you will be assigned to a food bank or meals site, where you’ll use your skills and experience to support critical anti-hunger work. You will prepare and serve meals, pack boxes of food, engage with community members, and conduct grassroots community outreach to get the word out about available resources. As part of a federal program, you will ensure that the policies and procedures are followed, meals are accurately counted and inventoried, and food is prepared safely. You will gain experience working directly with the community and in support of a respected and influential nonprofit. Training will be provided in site management, marketing, family engagement, and data tracking – hard skills that will make your summer work influential!
Service Activities
Prepare and serve meals
Pack boxes of food
Engage with community members
Conduct grassroots community outreach to get the word out about available resources
Deliver meals directly to families’ doors at an apartment complex
Serve Grab and Go meals at a park or community center
Distribute groceries to families at a neighborhood food pantry.
Ensure that the policies and procedures are followed, meals are accurately counted and inventoried, and food is prepared safely
Community Need Addressed
Food security, nutrition education, youth development, COVID-19 relief
Position Outcomes
End childhood hunger, address effects of COVID-19
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Public transportation pass to and from your site (ORCA Card)
Receive your food handler’s permit
Becoming part of the AmeriCorps Network and a part of a high impact team
Receive special consideration for United Way’s Fuel Your Future, Financial Empowerment and Benefits Hub an Streets to Home Teams beginning fall
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Improvise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Effectively delegate tasks, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment