LONDON FOOD COALITION 

As a Food Preparation Team Member, you’ll process donated food by preserving, blanching, cooking, and baking to ensure nothing goes to waste. Available Monday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, you’ll work alongside other volunteers to prepare fresh, nutritious meals. Basic kitchen skills are helpful, but we welcome all who are eager to learn. If you’re passionate about reducing food waste and enjoy hands-on kitchen work, this role is for you!

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Role Overview: As a Food Preparation Team Member, you'll be part of the core team responsible for transforming rescued food into healthy meals. Whether it’s preparing ingredients, cooking, baking, or preserving food, your efforts will ensure that no food goes to waste and that nutritious meals are available for distribution across the city. You'll be a vital part of a dynamic team working to promote food prosperity in London.

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Time Commitment:

• Shifts: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

• Join with a friend and we will assist in placing you together as a team.

• We operate Monday to Friday, and we prefer to have two volunteers per shift.

• Volunteers are asked to attend at least one shift every two weeks and sign up in advance to ensure all shifts are filled.

Location:

The Food Hub is located at Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre at 244 Adelaide Street South.

• We are serviced by the London Transit Commission via route 16 SB at stop 86 (from Pond Mills) and 16 NB (from Masonville Mall) at stop 50.

• Free parking is available on-site.

What’s in It for You?
Volunteering with the London Food Coalition offers several personal and professional benefits:

• Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience in food preparation, preservation, and kitchen work, all while enhancing your teamwork and time management skills.

• Community Connection: Build relationships with fellow volunteers, community organizations, and local partners, while enjoying the satisfaction of preparing meals that will directly support those in need.

• Meaningful Impact: Know that your work is directly reducing food waste and helping people across London access fresh, nutritious meals.

• Flexible Commitment: Choose shifts that fit your schedule and make a difference in just a few hours a week.

• Well-being Boost: Volunteering has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and increase a sense of purpose, all while giving back to the community.

How You’ll Help Us:

Your role as a Food Preparation Team Member is essential to the London Food Coalition’s mission:

• Meal Preparation: By preserving, cooking, and baking with donated food, you'll help us create fresh meals that feed those in need across London.

• Impact on the Community: The meals you help prepare are distributed to our 24 member organizations, including shelters, meal programs, and services supporting vulnerable populations.

• Sustainability: Your work ensures that no food is wasted, contributing to our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and supporting food prosperity in the community.

Why Volunteer?

• Help us transform rescued food into nutritious meals that support 24 member organizations.

• Be a part of a dedicated team making a real impact in our community.

• Support local shelters, meal programs, and initiatives that provide sustainable, healthy meals for children, adults, and seniors.

Join Us! If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Sign up for your shift today and help us create food prosperity for everyone in London!