Produce Pro - Food Pantry

Our Mission - Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) engages, encourages and empowers people to achieve social, cultural and economic integration. 

Our Vision - Thriving communities strengthened by diversity.

Our Values - JVS believes all people have intrinsic worth and dignity, and all people can flourish with support.

Position Purpose and Impact

• JVS Produce Pros pick up and sort produce for the JVS Food Pantry from community partners like Kanbe’s Market and Urban Produce Push. The pantry provides supplemental food support for JVS clients. 

Key Duties

• Use your own vehicle to pick up produce from:

  • Kanbe’s Market  - 3119 Terrace St., Kansas City, MO 64111 

  • Urban Produce Push - 107 West 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64113

• Deliver and unload produce at JVS

• Redistribute food into family-sized packages

Time Commitment

• Hours: 1.5 - 2.0 hours per shift

• Shift Options:

  • Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

  • Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 

• Duration: Ongoing weekly

Qualifications & Skills

• Must complete a volunteer application, volunteer forms, and a background check before beginning your first shift

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs

• Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment

Benefits & Perks

• Team Perks: Interactive team-building activities and staff lunches

• Mission-Driven Work: Connecting with diverse client communities to support JVS goals

• Event Discounts: Reduced rates for the annual Global Table event

• Free Swag: Complimentary JVS-branded gear

• Community: Meet other volunteers who connect with JVS values