Food for Health

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Jan.19th 2017 through July 2017 – Thursdays between 10:00am and 1:45pm
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
6
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

Volunteer will be helping clients choose fruits, vegetables, proteins, and bread items then weigh all food items as they check out. Volunteer will need to restock all food items as they deplete from the crates, unload food truck, set-up tables, then perform tear-down once clinic hours are over.

Areas of Interest: 
Community
Great for: 
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

Rio Grande Food Project is partnering with Roadrunner Food Bank and UNMH West to pilot a six month medical food healthy program for clients with elevated A1C levels who may be experiencing food insecurity. RGFP will be providing fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins and few other items for the clients to choose from on a weekly basis. RGFP’s goal is to improve the client’s food security and health.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
18
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

Volunteers will have bottled water, opportunities to interact with clients, and relationship building with other volunteers and staff

Additional Requirements: 

Volunteers must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, wear closed toes shoes, know food safety, and have a willingness to get dirty

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
600 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87121
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 831-3778

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