Opportunities From: University District Food Bank

Grocery Rescue in your own vehicle!

Please complete training and qualifications for this role*. 

This is an awesome way to see the food systems and how it influences food security and stocks the food bank shelves. 

This role is so important to keeping food stocked in the food bank! 

Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds, navigate stores and check in with vendors and managers, and be kind and respectful with our partners. 

The address for the University District Farmer's Market is: 

5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

*For more information on training and vendor information please contact Eric at: eric@udistrictfoodbank.org

Vehicle Info: Varies from season. In the summer months the pickup can be larger, 6-8 banana boxes. In the colder months maybe only 1 or 2 banana boxes. A passenger size vehicle or larger should be just fine. Its also super close so second trips aren't too big of a pain! 

Do you have an interest in helping pick up donations from area grocery stores? This is the opportunity for you! 

Ride along with a staff member in our van to pick up donations set aside by grocery stores and return back to the food bank to unload. 

This role is a super important in the chain and flow of food supply, and also an interesting look inside how the food bank works to stock our shelves and the ways the area business partner with us to keep our foodbank full.

If you have time there is also a second shift following from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm, that is helpful to have the same person in that role for the day if you have the availability!

This fun and active role meets at the food bank at the start of the shift with Eric, our grocery rescue manager. 

Please wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather and allows you to be active and lift!

Ability to lift at least 40 pounds is essential in this position. 

Grocery Rescue in your own vehicle!

Please complete training and qualifications for this role. 

This is an awesome way to see the food systems and how it influences food security and stocks the food bank shelves. 

This role is so important to keeping food stocked in the food bank! 

Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds, navigate stores and check in with store department managers, and be kind and respectful in stores and with our relationships with store managers. 

Wedgewood Safeway is located at:

7340 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

For more info about the store or training please contact Eric at eric@udistrictfoodbank.org

Best vehicle for the job: SUV or hatchback or multiple trips in a smaller car, about 10-15 totes/boxes each trip  

Grocery Rescue in your own vehicle!

Please complete training and qualifications for this role. 

This is an awesome way to see the food systems and how it influences food security and stocks the food bank shelves. 

This role is so important to keeping food stocked in the food bank! 

Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds, navigate stores and check in with store department managers, and be kind and respectful in stores and with our relationships with store managers. 

Grateful Bread is located at:

7001 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

For more info and training please reach out to Eric at eric@udistrictfoodbank.org

Best vehicle for the job: Any car is great for this pickup. 3-4 boxes/totes of baked goods usually each trip.

Grocery Rescue in your own vehicle!

Please complete training and qualifications for this role. 

This is an awesome way to see the food systems and how it influences food security and stocks the food bank shelves. 

This role is so important to keeping food stocked in the food bank! 

Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds, navigate stores and check in with store department managers, and be kind and respectful in stores and with our relationships with store managers. 

The address for the Roosevelt Trader Joe's is: 

4555 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

For more information on training and store information please contact Eric and eric@udistrictfoodbank.org

Vehicle Info: Minivan/Truck or multiple trips in a smaller vehicle. 20-30 boxes/totes each trip 

Grocery Rescue in your own vehicle!

This is an awesome way to see the food systems and how it influences food security and stocks the food bank shelves. 

This role is so important to keeping food stocked in the food bank! 

Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds, navigate stores and check in with store department managers, and be kind and respectful in stores and with our relationships with store managers, so we can keep coming back to get food from them!

Madison Park Bakery is located at: 

4214 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

For more information about the store or training reach out to Eric at eric@udistrictfoodbank.org

Please head into the Bakery and ask a staff if they have donations for the food bank. UDFB is open late on Thursdays and you should be able to come on in and drop off in the back of house!

Vehicle information: Any size vehicle is great. Usually 2-3 baking sheets of baked goods each trip.