Food shelf visits in Minnesota have surged to record levels.
This dramatic increase reflects the growing strain on households as food costs
remain high and critical safety-net programs face uncertainty. In recent years,
as changes and challenges to SNAP benefits and other federal supports
were debated and implemented, food shelves experienced ripple effects, with an
even greater number of neighbors turning to charitable food assistance to
fill widening gaps.Support our food shelf by serving as a Shopper Assistants to help program participants while they are shopping in the food shelf and help staff when needed during the shift. This could involve greeting shoppers, gathering items for shoppers, bagging items, restocking shelves, and answering questions. This role requires following all safety guidelines required by Interfaith Outreach, be able to stand/move/bend on cement for length of shift, be able to lift 20lbs, be over 18, and be able to respectfully work with diverse populations.
Sign up and learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities at iocp.volunteerhub.com.
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP) is a human services nonprofit. Since 1979, we have served the cities of Hamel, Long Lake, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth, and Wayzata. Our mission is to strengthen our community by meeting basic needs and equipping individuals and families for ongoing stability. We do this by delivering integrated services that address the basic needs for food, shelter, and clothing, while also providing strengthening services that connect clients to affordable housing, quality childcare, and living-wage employment.
