Needs From: The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County

Our Grocery Rescue Program helps us rescue almost 700,000 lbs. of food from going into landfills each year. We pick up food form local grocery stores and either redistribute it to the community, donate it to local livestock farmers, or compost it. We are currently in need of a Friday volunteer in this department.

This position is a Grocery Rescue Assistance on Fridays from 8-11 AM. This position would aid our Grocery Rescue Drivers in picking up donated food and getting it back to the food bank for distribution. It requires the ability to lift 25-50 lbs. from the ground and includes frequent standing and movement.  It also requires knowing or being willing to learn how to safely operate a lift gate and potentially a pallet jack. We are looking for one person to cover. This is a weekly need and consistency for this position is key.

For questions, interest, more information, or to apply for either position, please fill out a volunteer application and email to operations@ferndalefoodbank.org. Thank you!

We’re actively recruiting board members for the Ferndale Food Bank. Our mission? The Ferndale Food Bank is committed to the mission of distributing food and support to all community members in need, with dignity, respect, and understanding. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm at the food bank.  Meetings usually last about 2 hours.

Board members participate in strategic planning, setting goals and direction, and establishing policies and priorities.  The Board also develops and monitors the food bank’s financial health, programs, and performance, assisting the food bank in securing the resources needed to reach its goals. You must live in Whatcom County.

To apply, call Evelyn Turner, Board Secretary, at 360.820.3343 or send an email to director@ferndalefoodbank.org and they’ll send the email to her.  Visit www.ferndalefoodbank.org to learn more about our organization.