Volunteer Opportunities:

• Retail Donation Pickup: transport items donated by stores and restaurants to a pantry for distribution. On average, each pickup fills 1-2 shopping carts. 

• Food Pantry Volunteer: shop with individuals and families in the food pantry as they select their food items.

• Clothing Pantry Volunteer: sort clothing donations, organize clothing department, manage seasonal inventory.

• Donation Stocking: date check and replenish shelves with donations.

• Mobile Food Pantries: help at mobile pantry locations by unloading food and providing it to IPM families.

• Virtual Case Manager: utilize computer database to check-in clients (special training is required).

• Back-to-School Program: register families, help them select school supplies and/or write notes for students.

• Holiday Adopt-A-Family: register clients, help them to request gifts for their families and/or assist with distribution.

• Christmas Toy Store: assist clients with selecting toys for their families.

• Community Garden: help plant and water IPM gardens at the Amelia pantry and in Newtown.

• Office Help: answer phones, retrieve voice mails and/or help with other projects.

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