Sorting Volunteers

Join the Madison Emergency Services Association (MESA) to help us manage the "heart" of our food pantry! Our sorting volunteers are critical to ensuring that the food we receive—from local farmers, grocery partners, and community donations—gets to our neighbors quickly and safely.

What you’ll be doing:

Inspecting Donations: Checking expiration dates and ensuring all packaging is intact and shelf-ready.

Organizing Shelves: Sorting non-perishable goods by category (canned proteins, veggies, grains, etc.) for our "free-choice" pantry layout.

Processing Fresh Food: Helping bag produce or eggs sourced from local Madison County farms.

Inventory Support: Assisting with stocking items from our recent deliveries or Amazon Wishlist shipments.

Why it matters:
Your work directly impacts food security in Madison. By keeping our inventory organized, you enable our neighbors to shop with dignity and efficiency during our pantry hours.

Shift Logistics:

Location: 927 Orange Road, Madison, VA 22731.

Physicality: This role involves standing, reaching, and some lifting (usually under 20 lbs).

Environment: You’ll be working in our climate-controlled pantry alongside a friendly team of dedicated community members.