Food Bank Loader/Helper (In-Person) (Seattle)

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization offering a broad array of human services to Asian Pacific Americans in King County. Our services are culturally-competent, so the food provided at the ACRS Food Bank reflects this. We supply various Asian foods, but especially rice.

The person in this position would help sort, prepare, and/or help distribute rice, produce, and other food which has been donated to the International District Food Bank at 800 S. Weller St. The Food Bank serves clients on Wednesday and Friday mornings but is open to volunteers Tuesdays – Fridays.

Students in this position may also help load vans or trucks which would be delivering food to the lunch programs that ACRS supports all over King County.

Tasks:

• Prepping grocery bags for delivery
• Assembling and packaging food
• Loading and unloading food into delivery vehicles
• Supporting with organization and light cleaning within the facility

Requirements: 

• Must be 16+ years old
• Ability to be a positive presence to those in our community experiencing hunger.
• Willingness to adhere to distribution requirements at the food bank.
• Patience and willingness to work alongside people from a variety of backgrounds that many languages.
• Must wear close-toed shoes.
• Must be comfortable lifting packages of up to 25-50lbs or using a dolly

Other paperwork: Please sign up for shifts at http://www.bit.ly/ACRSFOODBANKSHIFTS

Contact:

Allice Brandt
alliceb@acrs.org
(206) 695-7555locationACRS Food Bank at Tsue Chong Building
800 S. Weller St
Seattle, Washington 98104

Directions:

Find google map Directions at
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tsue+Chong+-+Retail+Store/@47.5976202,-122.3225444,20z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x54906abdc7e79613:0xf1b99c86e97182c5!2s815+S+Weller+St,+Seattle,+WA+98104!3b1!8m2!3d47.5972492!4d-122.3219927!3m4!1s0x54906abdca40b047:0x11ea097e0297d297!8m2!3d47.5978003!4d-122.3223213

Parking Options:

IF SPOTS ARE OPEN, YOU ARE WELCOME TO PARK IN THE BUILDING LITTLE PARKING AREA (SEEN BELOW)
There is 2 hr street parking, unlimited street parking and paid street parking nearby. If you park in a 2-hour area, you will be able to move your car during your shift. If the entrance is not open, or if you have questions, kindly contact Muhammad at ‪(206) 403-3541‬​​​​​​​.

Public Transit:

It is accessible by the 7, 49, and 106 bus routes
It’s about ten minutes from the International District light rail station

Entrance is closer 815 S. Weller St and there is a doorbell you can ring to get into the facility.