Food Coalition Assistant

Time Commitment:​

• Shifts: 9:00 am to Noon​
•  Join with a friend and we will assist in placing you together as a team.
• We operate Monday to Friday, and we prefer to have two volunteers per shift.
• Volunteers are asked to attend at least one shift every two weeks and sign up in advance to ensure that all shifts are covered.

Location​

• The London Food Coalition's Food Hub is located at the 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.

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 logistics, quality control, and team coordination, while enhancing your problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Community Connection: Build relationships with other volunteers, community organizations, and local partners, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.
• Meaningful Impact: Know that your efforts directly contribute to reducing food waste and helping people across London access healthy, nutritious meals.
• Flexible Commitment: Choose shifts that fit your schedule and make a tangible difference in just a few hours a week.
• Well-being Boost: Volunteering has been shown to increase happiness and decrease stress, all while giving back to the community.

How You’ll Help Us:

Your role as a Coalition Assistant is critical to the success of our mission:

• Food Rescue: By supporting the collection and sorting of food donations, you'll help us rescue an average of 10,000 pounds of food weekly, preventing it from going to waste.
• Impact on the Community: The sorted food is redistributed to our 24 member organizations, which include shelters, meal programs, and agencies serving vulnerable populations across London.
• Sustainability: Your work directly contributes to creating food prosperity, supporting sustainable, healthy meals for children, adults, and seniors, while reducing our environmental footprint by diverting food from landfills.

Why Volunteer?

• Help us rescue food that would otherwise go to waste and distribute it to 24 member organizations.
• Be a part of a dynamic team making a real impact in our community.
• Support local shelters, meal programs, and initiatives that provide sustainable, healthy meals for children, adults, and seniors.

Join Us at London Food Coalition! If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of our movement, we’d love to hear from you. Sign up for your shift today and help us create food prosperity for everyone in London!