The food pantry provides fresh fruit and vegetables; meats, seafood, and dairy products; and non-perishable foods (i.e., canned foods, peanut butter, pasta etc.) to community members who may be struggling with food insecurity.
Bonney Lake Food Bank (aka Bonney Lake Community Resources) is an independent registered non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization providing food and resources to individuals and families in need. Serving more than 3000 people each month with fresh fruits and vegetables, non-perishable foods, meats, and dairy to meet the needs of those struggling with food insecurity. In addition, the food bank provides kid-friendly foods requiring no preparation to elementary and middle-schools within the district. The items are then placed in the backpacks of students in the free lunch program or those identified as in need so they have food for the weekend.
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Donations Needed: Peanut Butter, Tuna Fish, Rice, Pasta, Sides Volunteers Needed: Yes. Volunteers are critical to the success of the food bank. We could not do it without YOU!! POSITIONS Truck/Van Driver: Drives the food bank’s truck to pick up donations from various businesses and supporters, then delivers them to the food bank. Truck/Van Driver Assistant: Works with the truck driver to load and unload donations. Warehouse Sorting: Checks and sorts donations received from businesses and the community. Stocker: Stocks the grocery shelves for client selection. Parking Lot Attendant: Facilitate client traffic flow. Front Desk: Greets and checks in registered clients, registers new clients. Shopper: Helps clients select their groceries. Freezer Attendant: Boxes frozen and refrigerated goods for clients. Scale Attendant: Weighs and records client’s boxes and bags of food before leaving the food bank. Carry Out Helper: Carries food to client’s vehicles. Special Event Volunteer: Assists prior and during major events through the year. Float Volunteer: Does whatever it takes, whenever it’s needed, perfect for the individual who just wants to drop in.
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