Daphne Bramlett

<p>The most important job of a pantry volunteer is to create a welcoming environment for our neighbors who utilize the pantry. There are multiple roles for all ages to fill in a pantry including greeting people arriving, checking people in, assist people in shopping for food items, loading and unloading boxes of food, sorting through food, closing duties and maintaining a clean area. Pantry volunteer shifts run from 2 to 4 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ACCESS provides food, warmth, shelter, and other essential services to Jackson County’s low-income children, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. As the Community Action Agency of Jackson County, Oregon, ACCESS has been helping residents break the cycle of poverty since 1976. Last year, 67,070 people received assistance from ACCESS’s broad continuum of services, including obtaining safe, affordable housing, rental assistance, utility assistance, weatherization, free loaned durable medical equipment and healthy food. Through partnerships and service, ACCESS provides food, warmth, and shelter to promote stability for vulnerable populations.&nbsp;</p>

ACCESS

This is one of the 18 pantries in the ACCESS Food Pantry network a vital resource that feeds over 44,000 Jackson County neighbors in need. This would not be possible without volunteers.