Food Sorters

The Open Door is a hunger relief organization dedicated to ending local hunger through access to healthy food. Through its collective programs, The Open Door serves more than 14,000 Dakota County residents each month, and distributes over 4 million pounds of food annually-70% of which is fresh and/or perishable. Clients are able to access healthy food choices through a fixed-site food pantry in Eagan, multiple Neighborhood sites, the Mobile Lunch Box, and the Garden To Table program. Food Sorters play a crucial role in providing healthy, perishable food to our clients by receiving, weighing, and inspecting food from our food rescue grocery store partners. This role ensures all food meets our quality standards by following USDAfood safety guidelines. The food donated is no longer able to be sold at the grocery store for various reasons, but is still safe to consume. This role saves thousands of pounds of food from being sent to a landfill each day! After food is sorted, this volunteer will ensure it isproperly staged until it’s ready to be stocked in the store or loaded for an offsite distribution. Skills and Qualifications * Must be 16+ years of age. * Ability to lift 20+ pounds. * Strong desire to eradicate hunger in Dakota County * Closed-toed shoes required * Ability to stand on feet for the duration of shift Training and Support Sorters will be properly trained prior to their first shift and staff will be available for questions throughout the shift. Commitment (time, duration and location) Food Sorters are located at the Open Door, 3000 Ames Crossing Road. Monday through Friday shifts available with many shift options. There is no requirement of volunteer shifts each month. Benefits to the Volunteer: * Help your neighbors * Help in the fight to end hunger in Dakota County * Help the environment by keeping food out of landfills If interested, please reach out to Wendy O'Brient at wendy@theopendoorpantry.org or fill out our Volunteer Application https://www.volgistics.com/appform/713036045. 1 shift available: 08:00 to 10:30 CST