ShareCorps-Toledo NWO-Hunger&Health Associate

ShareCorps-Toledo NWO-Hunger&Health Associate The Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

It was founded in 1984 to solicit, collect and store donations of surplus food and grocery products from all segments of the food industry, as well as solicit and collect monetary donations for the purchase of food products.

We then serve as clearinghouse for these foodstuffs for agencies, such as food pantries and day care centers that feed the hungry throughout the region, providing them access to wholesome food.

Our qualified agencies distribute the collected product to the hungry in Northwest Ohio.

Member agencies include emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, rehabilitation centers, special programs for the elderly, group homes, holiday food basket programs and non-profit day care centers.

Our mission is to enable other community organizations to end hunger.

We strive to maximize community resources by effectively obtaining and distributing food through a food collection and distribution system.

The Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank has programs that help children, seniors and families receive food through its 250 member agencies across eight counties in northwestern Ohio.

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Member Duties : As the VISTA member at the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Foodbank, you will work with foodbank staff and healthcare partners to develop communications resources and materials used in support of Food Farmacy programming.

You will also participate in gathering data and client feedback on Food Farmacy offerings through regular surveys and interviews for the measurement of program effectiveness in increasing access to fresh produce and nutrition education.

Gathering client and healthcare partner testimonials, you will work with foodbank staff and healthcare partners to create appropriate social media content with accompanying photos and videos.

Additionally, you will also design educational tools such as brochures and onboarding toolkits for healthcare partners participating in the Food Farmacy project.

Through these strategic efforts, you will contribute to the growth of foodbank programming and partnerships, ultimately enhancing the long-term health status of foodbank clients.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage .

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Technology , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Health , Education .

Skills : Education , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Communications , General Skills , Social Services , Community Organization , Team Work , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Non-Profit Management .

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