Food For Greater Elgin’s volunteers have the meaningful opportunity to flexibly work during 5 food distribution shifts. A warehouse food distribution shift will involve assisting clients through the choice process and maintaining the warehouse as clients shop for their food. We have other opportunities outside of the warehouse, including registration and greeting.
The weekly shift schedule is below:
FOOD DISTRIBUTION SHIFTS:
| Mon. (Lunes) |
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Tues. (Martes) |
8:30am - 11:30am |
| Wed. (Miercoles) |
10:30am - 1:30pm |
| Thurs. (Jueves) |
5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Food For Greater Elgin is a Regional Client-Choice Food Pantry serving low income residents in Elgin, South Elgin, East and West Dundee. Individuals and families in need can receive meat, fresh produce, dairy, deli and shelf stable items during their visits. Each and every month, Food For Greater Elgin serves more than 1,200 households equating to over 6,000 individuals, of whom approximately 42% are children and 8% are elderly.
By proving clients with a variety of food options in their warehouse space, Food For Greater Elgin acts as a first-responder to hunger, stabilizing lives with food so families can address their other basic needs which results in more independence and the opportunity to get out of the hardship that they are facing. It has been proven that having a variety of nutritious food helps children excel in school, improves productivity in the work place, allows focus on other basic needs, keeps bodies healthy, and provides ongoing family stability.
