Tasks

• Preparing and preserving food, including cooking and baking

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Time Commitment

• Shifts are 9am-2pm Monday to Friday

• We prefer to have at least 2 volunteers per shift

• We ask that you attend at least one shift every two weeks

• Please sign up in advance to ensure all shifts are covered

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Location

• The Food Hub is located at Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre at 244 Adelaide Street South

• We are serviced by the London Transit Commission via route 16 SB at stop 86 (from Pond Mills) and 16 NB (from Masonville Mall) at stop 50.

• Free parking is available on-site

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Your Impact

Your role as a Food Preparation Team Member is essential to the London Food Coalition’s mission:

• Meal Preparation: By preserving, cooking, and baking with donated food, you'll help us create fresh meals that feed those in need across London.

• Impact on the Community: The meals you help prepare are distributed to our 27 member organizations, including shelters, meal programs, and services supporting vulnerable populations.

• Sustainability: Your work ensures that no food is wasted, contributing to our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and supporting food prosperity in the community.

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What's in it for you

Volunteering with the London Food Coalition offers several personal and professional benefits:

• Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience in food preparation, preservation, and kitchen work, all while enhancing your teamwork and time management skills.

• Community Connection: Build relationships with fellow volunteers, community organizations, and local partners, while enjoying the satisfaction of preparing meals that will directly support those in need.

• Meaningful Impact: Know that your work is directly reducing food waste and helping people across London access fresh, nutritious meals.

• Flexible Commitment: Choose shifts that fit your schedule and make a difference in just a few hours a week.

• Well-being Boost: Volunteering has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and increase a sense of purpose, all while giving back to the community

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Please note: all volunteers with the London Food Coalition must have an annual Vulnerable Sector Police Check on file. New volunteers without a police check are asked to provide a receipt for payment to show that the process has been initiated (most VSCs are provided within 2 weeks) before they may begin volunteering. Please see https://www.londonpolice.ca/en/services/Vulnerable-Sector-Check.aspx for more information.