MLK Pantry

Help distribute food at a site near you!

Join us in the fight against hunger by signing up to volunteer! Through volunteer opportunities like this, Share and our partners serve more than 1 million people every year!

What's the opportunity?

Help seniors, families, and individuals facing food insecurity by supporting pantry sites across Philadelphia County. You'll come to the Philly MLK Association and work with a group of volunteers. Volunteer tasks include but are not limited to

Checking pantry visitors in and assisting with registration paperwork
Loading bags/carts with food
Helping load vehicles
Managing the flow of lines
Delivering food to client residences
Setting up and breaking down tables/inventory/boxes
Light trash clean-up
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Physical Expectations: Must be able to stand for most of the shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

What to Bring/Wear: You'll be required to wear weather-appropriate clothing, and closed-toed shoes (please no sandals, flip-flops, Crocs, Yeezys, Uggs, or any other shoe that exposes your foot, or does not have a sturdy outer covering). Light refreshments and seating may be provided.

Location:

Philly MLK Association

3001 Walnut St #7 Philadelphia, PA

Parking: On-site lot parking is available

Age Restrictions: Volunteers must be 14+ to participate in this opportunity.

Free Volunteer Clearances Required: Yes; PA Criminal

Saturday, September 16, 2028 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET

Philly MLK Pantry, 3001 Walnut St, Fl 7, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Terms

1. I am aware that I am not an agent or employee of Share or their pantry partner and have no authority to bind Share or their pantry partner, and I agree that I am entirely responsible for my own actions.

2. I have no special needs, or medical or physical limitations, or, if I have a special need, or medical or physical limitation, it has been brought to Share's or the pantry partner's attention, and the issue has been adequately addressed by Share or the pantry partner, and I am comfortable serving as a volunteer for Share and it's pantry partner.

3. If any accident or injury occurs, I will immediately notify Share and the pantry partner site.

4. I will not conduct any acts of violence or harassment or make any derogatory comments to others, or enter into unauthorized areas, or use equipment or products without authorization, and I understand that if any of these actions do occur, I will immediately be asked to leave the facility.

5. If I become aware of any potentially dangerous condition of or on Share's or the pantry partner site's premises or otherwise, I will immediately take all reasonable precautions to protect myself and others, and immediately notify Share and the pantry partner site of the condition.

6. I understand that, if I am under the age of 18, I will not operate any machinery, or use any motorized or electrical tools. If I am the Leader of a Volunteer Group, I understand that I will be responsible for monitoring safety rules and correcting any potential violations.

7. If I am under the age of 18, I agree to work in a group of at least 2 people and will work under the supervision of a Leader.

9. Share and the pantry partner site will not be responsible for any illnesses of any nature that may result from contact with anyone inside, at, or outside of the Shareor the pantry partner site's premises.

10. I am not experiencing symptoms of illness and have not knowingly been in contact with anyone demonstrating symptoms of illness.

11. Were I to experience symptoms of illness or if I had been knowingly in contact with anyone known to have an illness or demonstrating symptoms that one would reasonably construe to be an illness, I would immediately notify Share and the partner pantry site, refrain from volunteering, and not resume any volunteering on behalf of Share or the partner pantry site until I have achieved a period of isolation in accordance with recommendations of local, state, and national health services and guidelines.

12. I will not ride on any carts or pile jacks, or climb on any boxes or pallets, and will not partake in any potentially dangerous activities that could harm myself or others, such as jumping off of docks, standing in the forklift route, standing behind or in front of moving vehicles, or departing or entering the dock or parking area.

13. I will immediately notify Share or the partner pantry site of any spills, wet areas, or potential trip and fall hazards, and agree to avoid any slippery or dangerous surfaces that may cause a slip or trip and fall accident to occur.

14. I agree that I will not stand on pallets, walk through spills, walk on plastic shrink wrap, or walk on freezer or cooler floors that may be wet, damp, or slippery. I agree that I will not climb on ladders or vehicles.

15. I agree that, when offloading from delivery trucks, I will be aware of holes in the floor of those trucks.

16. I will not wear open footwear or walk with bare feet on Share or the pantry partner site's property, as I understand this could cause or lead to injury.

17. I agree to follow all instructions of the pantry partner site's Leader of my Volunteer Group and Share staff and governing authorities regarding personal hygiene, including agreeing to frequently wash my hands, keeping a safe distance from others, and wearing clothing and equipment designed for personal and group safety.

18. I agree that I will not take from the Share or the pantry partner site property any food, supplies, or equipment belonging to Share or others.

19. I agree that I will use the system provided by Share or the partner pantry site to record my times of arrival and departure from Share or the partner pantry site.

20. I understand all of the provisions of this Sign-In, Waiver, and Release Form, and will follow all rules and directions given to me.

21. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Share and the partner pantry site from and against any and all claims, costs, losses, damages, judgments, and expenses arising out of any claim or lawsuit that arises out of or relates to any services performed on behalf of Share and the pantry partner site, and agree that Share and the pantry partner site will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with my operation of a motor vehicle, or any other actions I take on behalf of Share and the pantry partner site.

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