Food bank seeks volunteer drivers

Community Action Partnership Food Bank is reaching out to the community in search of volunteer drivers. The food bank is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Approximately 1,000 to 1,400 people a week are served and approximately 25,000 pounds of food are distributed to those clients. While there is a small staff, much of the work is done by volunteers who give their time on a regular basis. This life saving resource would not happen without the help of volunteers.

They are currently in need of Grocery Rescue drivers to pick up donated food items from a variety of locations throughout the community. Requirements include a valid driver’s license and approved driving record, ability to lift up to 40 pounds and good communication skills. At this time, someone is needed on Monday mornings from 8 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m., with some on-call shifts. More shifts may become available.

Duties include; traveling to assigned pick up points to obtain donated items; ability to follow procedure and instruction for each donor; deliver food items to Food Bank; insure all items are weighed and logged as per procedures; establish relationships with donors; record and report volunteer hours; other duties as appropriate.

Those interested in this important volunteer position should call 208-770-3018, or stop by 4144 W. Industrial Loop, Coeur d’Alene during business hours and fill out a volunteer application.