Opportunity Description:
During Produce Bagging/Boxing, Brighter Bites volunteers assist with the weekly unloading, sorting, and
re-packing of fresh fruits and vegetables into Brighter Bites grocery bags for families to pick up and take
home later that day.
Volunteer duties may include:
● Setting up tables in assembly line format and ensuring work surfaces are clean.
● Unloading and carrying cases of fruits and vegetables (weighing up to 50 pounds) from the
delivery truck to the bagging area.
● Sorting through produce to identify and discard spoiled items.
● Placing fruits and vegetables into the Brighter Bites bags/boxes.
● Breaking down boxes and cleaning tables and floors during and after the bagging process.
● Adding recipe cards, tip sheets, and other nutrition education materials to Brighter Bites
bags.
● Delivering Brighter Bites bags/boxes to teachers in their classrooms.
Important Requirements:
● Bring a government-issued photo ID. You MUST sign in at the front office to get a visitor
pass and then proceed directly to the Brighter Bites location.
● Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
● If you sign up and then wake up on the day of the shift feeling unwell, please contact us to
cancel. It is no problem at all.
● If Bagging/Boxing occurs OUTDOORS. Bring your own sun/rain weather gear.
Note:
Since Brighter Bites receives mostly donated produce, the fruits and vegetables may not always look
perfect. However, looks can be deceiving. Most of the produce is edible and nutritious. Brighter Bites
staff members are trained to decide which produce is truly unusable (rotten, moldy, etc.), and which
produce may look unusual but is still acceptable for distribution. Volunteers should ask and follow
instructions from the Brighter Bites staff member at the site if there are any questions.
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