The Faith Food Factory is where we sort, inspect and re-package our non-perishable donations that the needy will receive. Volunteers are needed to sort, organize, inspect, repackage, and weigh food donations. Volunteers inspect food for quality before distribution.
Additional Supplies Needed: No tools or equipment necessary
Inclement Weather Plan: N/A
Restrictions: Volunteers must be at least 8 years old. Any volunteers under age 18 must have an adult chaperone
Will a consent form be required to participate? Yes
Additional Notes: WHAT TO KNOW ON THE DAY YOU VOLUNTEER & DRESS: Casual clothes that can get dirty & tennis shoes. Closed toed shoes are REQUIRED for safety. Please remember we are a faith based organization. Clothing must be in good taste. Although the warehouse is temperature controlled, please dress accordingly to the season and consider bringing a light jacket or gloves in the winter. We recommend dressing in layers.
ARRIVAL: A staff member (Wallace) will explain your assignments upon arrival.
ENTRANCE: Enter through the beige door (look for Faith Food Factory sign).
SIGN IN: Use the kiosk in the office area to sign in/out using your individual or group PIN. This helps Golden Harvest track all volunteer hours and all your efforts. Suggestion: Store your volunteer PIN in your cell phone.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS: Although there are lockers available for volunteers, we recommend keeping your personal belongings in your vehicle.
WE PROVIDE QUALITY FOOD AND GROCERIES TO HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS ACROSS OUR 30 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. SINCE 1982, WE’VE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 250 MILLION LBS. OF FOOD & FED MORE THAN 14 MILLION PEOPLE IN 30 COUNTIES ACROSS GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.