Help us serve FRESH and accessible fruit and vegetables to food insecure communities! We believe that access to fresh produce is a human right, so we bring produce to the food insecure areas and host barrier-free mobile farmers markets!
🥬About Mobile Farmers Market Volunteering🥬
At The Bulb, nutrient-rich whole foods can provide food security AND improve health outcomes. Our mobile farmers markets bring fresh fruits and vegetables directly to food-insecure neighborhoods in Charlotte, offering families access to healthy food in a barrier-free environment. Our mobile markets provide fresh produce to 40-70 families at each event.
As a volunteer, you'll be directly involved in providing access to fresh food where it's needed most. Your efforts will help families in underserved neighborhoods receive healthy produce, empowering them to make better food choices and break the cycle of food insecurity. Every shift you volunteer contributes to a healthier, more resilient Charlotte.
Join us in the fight against food insecurity and be part of a movement that’s bringing fresh produce to our community!
🥕What will volunteers do?🥕
- Set up the market: In the first 30 minutes, you'll help unpack the van, organize our produce, and get everything ready for the market.
- Engage with our guests: After the guests check-in, you'll get to interact with community members and distribute the produce.
- Restock Produce: As the market gets busy, you'll assist with restocking fresh fruits and veggies to keep everything running smoothly.
- Clean up: As the market winds down, you will join the team in cleaning up and packing up the van.
No experience? No problem! Our friendly staff will be there to guide you through the process, show you how we do things, and make sure you're all set to help.
May require lifting boxes up to 30 lbs.
🍋Where will I go?🍋
The Hidden Valley mobile market takes place outside of the Parkwood Institutional CME Church at 802 Tom Hunter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213. More in depth location details are available on the POINT listing when signing up.
🍆What will volunteers need to bring or wear?🍆
You’ll be on your feet so comfy, closed-toed shoes are a must. Dress in weather-appropriate clothing that you’re not afraid to get a little dirty. Bring water to stay hydrated, and sunscreen—our markets are typically held outdoors!
🧄How to Sign Up!🧄
Sign up for available volunteer shifts by visiting our POINT page. Find an opportunity that works for you, click sign up, make a POINT account, and then you'll be all set!
🥕Questions? 🥕
Email Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsay Kappius - Bulbateer@thebulbgallery.org