Help to Save Food from Waste. Drive and Collect for our Food Pantry
We would like Volunteer drivers to collect surplus food and deliver it back to the pantry within the same journey, to be distributed to our customers the next day.
Purpose
The FoodShare Pantries have been established to help prevent food waste as well as to support those facing food insecurity. By collecting ‘end of day surplus’ from the supermarkets the project can ensure that edible food does not go to waste or landfill and is used to support those in our community who may be finding it difficult to access food to feed themselves and their families.
You would:
Drive to specified supermarkets to collect surplus food for FoodShare within the allocated time slot
Speak with store staff to ensure that the food collected is correct and fit for purpose and to attempt to build a friendly working relationship with regular staff so that our charity is front of mind for them when other opportunities arise
Deliver the collected food directly to the FoodShare pantry and then determine which, if any, items need to be placed in the fridge/freezer and do so accordingly before leaving
This could be a weekly opportunity or you could join a bank of volunteers that will be called upon as and when needed. You would need to use your own car preferably with a large boot / back seat.
Why not contact Nic, the project co-ordinator to see if this opportunity is right for you?
Time commitment: Suggested hours: St Athan Pantry collections for supermarket surplus will be on a Tuesday evening weekly. Llantwit Major Pantry collections for supermarket surplus will be on a Wednesday evening weekly. There may occasionally be additional collections from other suppliers outside of these times during the day in the week. All negotiable with the project co-ordinator.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: In-house training is provided.
Selection procedures: An informal discussion, application form completion and 2 references.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.