Jan Pruitt Community Pantry: Pantry Assistant

Our client choice pantry brings fresh food to those in the Lancaster area. Provide courteous and excellent service to CCD clients while assisting in our Jan Pruitt Community Pantry. 

By choosing to spend your time in the food pantry, you represent the face of hope to families and individuals who are turning to us for help.  

Sign up: Here

Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Checking in and scheduling clients for appointments
• Restocking food items on shelves
• Helping clients shop
• Bagging produce and other food items

What makes a successful volunteer:   

• Able to adhere to safety regulations set in place by the agency  
• Able to use hands to handle food items and lift medium-sized boxes (between 16 – 20 pounds)  
• Ability to stand for hours at a time  
• Helpful & courteous  
• Dependable & reliable 

Dress code: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. We recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, work gloves, and hats. 

Age Requirements: 14 is the minimum age. Volunteers 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times & must submit their Minor Volunteer Waiver before the shift. 

Commitment: Our hungry neighbors are counting on you to arrive on time and to stay for the entire shift.  If you are unable to complete the full shift, then please log into your account and cancel your registration. We hope you can join us another time.