Founded in 1988, Food & Friends provides medically-tailored meals, nutrition support, and friendship to people living with AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses. Our team of sixty-five employees and thousands of volunteers delivers meals and hope to people living in the District of Columbia and multiple counties across Maryland and Virginia. There is no charge or income qualification for our services, which are rendered solely on the basis of medical need.

We seek a Food Packing Assistant to assist with preparing meal bags for delivery to clients. The Assistant will:

• Organize and label delivery bags according to route;
• Pack meals into grocery bags, then pack the grocery bags into insulation bags;
• Periodically check and log temperatures in walk-in refrigeration units;
• Instruct and oversee volunteers working in the food packing area; and
• Clean, stock, and organize packing area and walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

The schedule is Tuesday thru Saturday, daytime work hours. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others and wants to make a difference in their community.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience, such as working in a supermarket or food bank. Other requirements include the ability to work efficiently; ability to maintain a well-organized workspace; ability to provide clear verbal instructions to others; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be physically mobile; and an appreciation for diversity. Must be willing to work some holidays. Offer of employment contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (exemption from vaccination requirement will be considered for disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance).

Food & Friends provides a highly competitive hourly rate and generous benefits, including medical, dental, disability, retirement plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, weekly short Fridays, and three weeks of paid leave for new hires. Food & Friends is Metro accessible, and has free on-site parking.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Mr. Lucas Ginn

Food & Friends

219 Riggs Road, NE

Washington, DC 20011

Fax: 202-635-4263

Email: apply@foodandfriends.org

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

Food & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer