Description
Powered by Open Cupboard, Today’s Harvest depends on the dedication of volunteers like you to serve families in need. This role is perfect if you’re looking for a hands-on, active, and fun way to give back to your community!
Today’s Harvest offers a fresh approach to food access. By rescuing food that might otherwise go to waste, we provide neighbors with a changing selection of fresh produce, bread, meat, and other staples. Each visit gives households a 1–2 day supply of nutritious food, helping families stretch their budgets. Guests are welcome to visit as often as needed.
Open six days a week, Today’s Harvest is a bustling market that simply wouldn’t run without the support of our amazing volunteers. From stocking shelves to greeting guests, there’s always meaningful work to do—and every shift makes a real difference.
Food Sorting Overview
Food sorting plays a vital role in ensuring that families who visit Today’s Harvest receive healthy, safe, and high-quality food—all while helping reduce food waste in our community.
Food sorting is the process of organizing and preparing rescued food so it’s safe, fresh, and ready to share with our community. When food donations arrive—often from grocery stores, food rescue partners, or community drives—volunteers help sort through the items to check for quality and safety.
This includes:
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Separating food into categories such as produce, bread, meat, dairy, and dry goods.
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Removing items that are spoiled, damaged, or unsafe to distribute.
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Organizing market-ready food so it can be stocked quickly and efficiently.
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Composting, garbage or recycling items when appropriate.
Requirements
- Volunteers must be age 15 or older
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift 20 pounds
- Volunteers are required to wear close-toed shoes
Schedule
- Mondays-Fridays: 10:00am - 12:00pm or 12:00 - 3:00pm
Locations
Today's Harvest Maplewood - 1740 Van Dyke St, Maplewood MN 55109
Today's Harvest Oakdale, 8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128
To get started, complete our volunteer application form, or contact us at volunteer@opencupboard.org or (651) 300-0662. You can also visit our website at www.todaysharvestmn.org for more information.
