Position is open until filled Apply here: https://bit.ly/VolCoord_May2022 JOB TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator REPORTS TO: Volunteer Program Manager SUPERVISES: None FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt, 30-40 hrs./wk. PAY RANGE: $20-$24/Hour Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life insurance, retirement plan and tuition reimbursement JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for supporting and strengthening The Food Depot’s robust volunteer program, …
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Job Opening: Agency Partnerships Coordinator
Open until filled JOB TITLE: Agency Partnerships Coordinator, Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Manager SALARY RANGE: $20.00-27.00/Hour SUPERVISES: None Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life insurance, retirement plan and tuition reimbursement JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for relationship management of 80+ nonprofit organizations that provide hunger-relief services, compliance assurance, and providing excellent customer service to …
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Mary Cay Hollander-Russell: An inspiration to others
Donations made in honor of Mary Cay will be matched up to $20,000 by her bequest and are earmarked specifically for programs designed for residents of food deserts. A spark of joy and light went out in the world when Mary Cay Hollander-Russell lost her hardfought battle with the scourge of cancer on Sept. 10, …
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It’s back! Help “Stamp Out Hunger”
After two years of a fund drive, the largest, single day food drive in the country “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive is once again collecting food donations to benefit food banks across the country. Place your non-perishable food donations by your mailbox on the morning of Saturday, May 14, and your postal worker will pick …
Support disaster response for wildfires
Interactive map to fire incident information: https://bit.ly/NMFireIncidentMap Interactive map for updated evacuation information: https://bit.ly/NMFireEvacMap In response to numerous wildfires in its service area, The Food Depot is calling for specific donations to assist with the disaster response. The Food Depot staff consistently maintains a disaster response plan and supplies to support these efforts. Due to …
Watch “Report from Santa Fe” April 16-18
The Food Depot’s Deputy Director Jill Dixon will appear on “Report from Santa Fe.” The long-time show airs on PBS stations across the state at various times April 16-18. Hosted by veteran journalist Lorene Mills, Jill will be discussing the effects of the pandemic on food banks and our upcoming plans and framework for the …
Schedule note: warehouse closure
The Food Depot will be closed Friday, April 15 for the holiday weekend. The warehouse will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 18. To those who celebrate, we wish a Happy Easter and Passover.
Job opening: Resource navigator
This position is open until filled. Apply here: JOB TITLE: Resource Navigator REPORTS TO: Deputy Director SUPERVISES: None FLSA STATUS: Full-time (40 hrs/week) PAY RANGE: $22.00-$26.00 JOB SUMMARY: Mitigates food insecurity and poverty in nine northern New Mexico counties by offering and coordinating wraparound services such as resource navigation, SNAP and WIC enrollment, community outreach …
Schedule note: warehouse closure
The Food Depot will have a temporary closure from March 26 through April 3 to allow its staff an uninterrupted period of rest. The warehouse will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 4. “The Food Depot values and prioritizes the well-being of its employees. The past two years have tested the food bank’s capacity …
Nourish grant supports education, training and food
The Food Depot is constantly striving to provide healthy and culturally appropriate foods in its nine county service area in northern New Mexico. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Nourish grant recently supported these efforts. The last several months, staff and partners have been participating in training for a variety of topics to increase their knowledge …
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Job opening: Food Preparation Worker
The application window is open until the position is filled. Click here to apply. PROGRAM: Kids Kitchen JOB TITLE:Food Preparation Worker, Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Executive Chef SALARY RANGE: $15.00-$18.00 per hour, DOE SUPERVISES: None JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking, a skilled experienced prep cook. In this position, you will assist the culinary team with a …
Schedule note: Food Mobile at Cerrillos
Schedule note: The Food Mobile distribution in Cerrillos today is canceled due to weather. We apologize for the delay in notice and any inconvenience. For a list of other food distributions in the area go here.
Updated schedule note: Closed Feb. 2 & 3
Updated: Due to weather, The Food Depot is closed, Feb. 2-3. Please be safe and stay warm out there.
Schedule note: Food distributions and deliveries
This week’s winter weather forecasts have called for the need to reschedule and cancel some of The Food Depot’s schedule. • The Food Depot’s drive-thru Food Pantry at warehouse, 1222 Siler Rd., is rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 4 (same time: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.). • The Food Depot’s Food Mobile will continue at Kearny Elementary, …
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Missing Souper Bowl?
This year January 29, would have been our annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center in Santa Fe. Unfortunately, out of an abundance of caution, we have had to cancel this signature community gathering that normally generates $55,000 in revenue, enough for 220,000 meals for people experiencing hunger in our communities …