Food Sorting @ 3631 Lee Hill Dr, Fred, VA 22408

* IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION, YOU CAN NOT VOLUNTEER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Volunteers sort donated food and nonfood items.

SHELF STABLE PRODUCTS: These items are donated either through a retailer or a food drive.  Shelf stable products are categorized based on type of food after qualifying packages have been mended and the conditions for safety have been verified by the volunteer.

REFRIGERATED PRODUCTS: Items in the cooler consist of mostly produce, prepackaged prepared meals, and dairy products.  These foods require immediate attention for rapid distribution back into the community.  Many times, after food safety and condition of food have been verified by the volunteer, the items are bagged to ensure swift distribution to our neighbors.

FREEZER PRODUCTS: Frozen items consist of meat, which is separated by species, frozen meals, sides, and novelties.  Volunteers will perform the separating, mend packaging for qualifying products, and aid in keeping these items separated by their categories.

INCOMING PRODUCT: As drivers return from their daily routes, help is needed to perform a base separation upon arrival.  While working quickly to maintain food safety standards, items are separated by a base incoming category, weighed, recorded, and placed in their holding pattern location.

Volunteers may also be asked to box sorted food for orders, stock shelves, and perform general warehouse maintenance. 

* Must wear close-toed shoes

* Shifts may be canceled due to the lack of incoming donations.