Collaborative Kitchen (Peeling, Chopping, slicing, etc.)

310 Limeridge Rd W, Unit 10, Hamilton, ON, L9C 2V2 [map]

2-3 hours / weekly

On-going

Our Mission: Rescuing Food. Impacting Lives.

Our Vision: For everyone to have access to healthy food.

Food for Life is a volunteer-powered, grassroots-driven organization led by a small staff team. Food for Life employs just 22 full-time staff and relies on approximately 500 volunteers from the community to mobilize our mission.

Food for Life thrives on the spirit of teamwork with an unparalleled network of support from individuals, corporations and foundations in the Halton region – we are defined by our collaboration. Through our trusted alliance, Food for Life is able to turn every $1 donated into the $7 of GOOD food.

Since our inception in 1995, Food for Life has rescued over 26 million pounds of food by collecting surplus perishable food (fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat and prepared foods) from both retail and wholesale food suppliers and grocery stores. We are the largest food rescue organization in Halton and Hamilton. Food for Life holds a unique niche among Canadian food relief charities in that we focus on redistributing fresh, nutritious food.

Our clients tell us that they are often not able to afford fresh food and that having access to this healthy food allows them to focus on obtaining other life essentials as they work towards no longer relying on our services. By diverting over 4.9 million pounds of good food last year, Food for Life was able to reduce the equivalent of 7 million kilograms of greenhouse gases.

Collaborative Kitchen Volunteer
Shift days: Wednesdays
Shift times: 9:00-11:30am; 1:00-3:30pm
Location: 310 Limeridge Rd W, Unit 10, Hamilton
(Neighbour to Neighbour Community Food Centre)

Age requirement: 14 years+

Volunteers will peel, chop, and cut produce to transform it into ready to use, prepared food packages.

Closed-toe shoes are required, and volunteers with be provided with aprons and hairnets to use while participating (baseball hats are welcome to be worn in lieu of a hairnet). Volunteers will help set up the prep space, prepare and package the food, and assist with the clean up at the end of the shift.

To get started, please email volunteer@foodforlife.ca with the subject "Collaborative Kitchen".

More Details

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Have fun working in a group setting and meeting new people, all while giving back to your community!
- Volunteer hours confirmation letter available upon request
- Transferable skills may include: teamwork, adaptability, communication, decision making, attention to detail. Kitchen skills - chopping, peeling, slicing, sorting, sealing.

Flexible in schedule