PRISM - Food Rescue Driver

Volunteer Job Description: Food Rescue Driver

About PRISM

PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) is a nonprofit social service agency providing food, clothing, housing assistance, case management, and children’s programs to individuals and families in need.

Mission: To provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.
Core Values: Collaboration • Innovation • Dignity • Accountability

PRISM is best known for our Marketplace Food Shelf, which serves 120–150+ families each day—no appointment or zip code restrictions required. Our work is powered by community generosity and the dedication of volunteers who make our mission possible.

Position Summary: Food Rescue Driver

Food Rescue Drivers are essential to PRISM’s mission by ensuring rescued food from community partners reaches our Marketplace Food Shelf. Drivers always work in pairs, using PRISM’s van to pick up rescued food donations from assigned grocery stores and vendors. This role keeps our shelves stocked with fresh, high-quality items that provide dignity and choice for participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport rescued food donations from partner stores to PRISM
• Handle food safely and load/unload items into PRISM’s warehouse
• Maintain accurate logs of food pickups and report donation details to staff
• Keep PRISM vehicles clean, fueled, and safe for use
• Work as a team with a co-driver to ensure efficient, safe operations
• Contribute to a positive and respectful representation of PRISM in the community

Partner Stores (assignments vary)

• Cub Foods – Knollwood & Waterford Plaza, Target – Knollwood & Minnetonka (Hwy 7 & 101), Hy-Vee – New Hope, Kwik Trip, BIMBO Bakery – St. Paul, Other stores as assigned

Desired Qualities

• Comfortable with physical tasks (lifting boxes, loading/unloading donations)
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Friendly and respectful toward store partners and participants
• Team-oriented, as all routes are completed in pairs
• CDL license not required; valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Training & Supervision

• Requires completion of two (2) shadow shifts with experienced volunteers
• Must attend a brief insurance meeting to be cleared to drive PRISM’s van
• General PRISM Volunteer Orientation provided for all volunteers
• Supervised by PRISM’s Program Director with support from the Volunteer Manager
• Day-to-day guidance provided by PRISM’s Logistics staff

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Contact us today!

Liam Boris, Volunteer Manager – PRISM