Our vision is a Mississauga where everyone is food secure.
Bring your team of up to 20 people and provide them with a unique team-building opportunity while supporting neighbours facing food insecurity.
About the opportunity
Rally your co-workers together and join us for a tour, learn more about Food Banks Mississauga and our programs, the urgent need our neighbours continue to face, and the leadership role we play in our network.
Please note that a minimum donation per shift is required to participate in our Corporate Volunteering Program.
*NEW* We are now accepting groups of up to 20 people:
1-12 volunteers (min. donation $1,000 per shift)
OR
13-20 volunteers (min. donation $2,000 per shift)
Your contribution will support us and our network of 60+ food programs that serve over 56,000 food bank visitors every year. Thank you for your generosity and willingness to make a difference.
Shifts are subject to cancellation due to availability of food donations to sort.
Responsibilities
Sort food donations according to best before dates, package integrity, and food type to prepare them to be distributed to neighbours through our network, and inspect and package food donations to ensure they meet health and safety requirements.
Build, pack, label, scan, and stack food boxes, and recycle packaging materials, bale cardboard, etc.
Clean up the food sorting area with fellow volunteers at the end of the shift.
Qualifications
Time Commitment
One 2.5 - 3 hour shift
Available Shifts
AM Shifts - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
PM Shifts - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
PM Shifts - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
Location
Food Banks Mississauga, 4544 Eastgate Pkwy, Mississauga ON, L4W 3W6
Start the application process today! We look forward to welcoming your team.
1
Sign up and submit the application form. Our Development Coordinator will review your submission within the next three business days.
2
Upon approval, you will receive an email outlining the next steps, including access to available volunteer opportunities and the ability to request shifts.
3
Once your shift is confirmed, your team will receive an email confirmation and further information to help get ready for your volunteer shift!
Shifts are subject to cancellation due to availability of food donations to sort.