25-26 St Leo Food Connection Foodbank Generalist

This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. St Leo Food Connection is a food pantry located in Pierce County. We have been providing emergency food assistance to families since 1982. We currently serve an average of 4300 families each month through three programs. Food insecurity continues to be a huge problem in Pierce County. According to Emergency Food Network, 1 in 7 of families in Pierce County are experiencing food insecurity and the need continues to grow. The member will serve with a team of 75 volunteers to organize and distribute take home groceries for 1000 families each week. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in early June. Monthly stipend amount: $2,438.