Food Connect Mobile Outreach is a mobile produce stand. Staff and volunteers bring free fresh produce into the community. Food Connect aims to promote healthy-eating while increasing access to local food resources.
*Food Connect runs EVERY THURSDAY with the exception of school breaks (following the Watervliet School District) and inclement weather.*
Number of volunteers required: 1
Role Description: This individual is in charge of produce-related responsibilities. The individual must:
- Retrieve produce from the van
- Take out enough produce to fill the table
- Place extra boxes of produce under the table for easy restock
- Organize produce
- Throw out any spoiled produce
- Display produce in an organized manner
- Restock produce as needed
Time Commitment: 2.5 hours
Participation Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds or more
- Clean driving license (preferred)
Application and Screening Process:
- Driving record check
- Personal interview
- Must watch the OSHA lifting video
For more information, please contact Lydia Calabro, Assessment and Outreach Coordinator at (518) 458-1167 ext. 119 or vista@thefoodpantries.org.
