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Food Sorting Volunteer

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When
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 5:52 PM
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Where
1700 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056 · View on map →

About this opportunity

Sorting Procedures:Produce Boxes are to be brought in between the tables with unsorted produce boxes stacked underneath.Volunteers are to open boxes and sort through all produce for freshness (discard any moldy or squishy food), and by type:Fruit - Apples w/Apples, Oranges w/Oranges, Mixed FruitVegetables - Sort by type when possible (peppers, eggplant, etc…)Dairy & EggsFrozen / MeatBaked Goods - Separate by Sweet & SavoryDeli - Ready to eat foodsCanned GoodsDry GoodsBeveragesAny questions about where to put what, volunteers should ask LEAD.After the box is filled with sorted produce, stack finished boxes at the end table.Stack boxes by type.VOLUNTEER SHOPPING - Volunteers are welcome to “shop as they sort” with the understanding that their shopping doesn’t interfere with the sorting process.

About SUSTAINABLE RENTON

We currently focus our efforts on issues around food: community gardens, community farm, food co-op, eating local foods and foraging.

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