Healthy Harvest Corps- Lima
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Public Health, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Community Health -
Healthcare
Public Health, Community Health
Position Overview
Healthy Harvest Corps (HHC) is an Ameri Corps program administered by the Ohio Association of Foodbanks as part of a coordinated statewide effort to expand and sustain Food Is Medicine initiatives. These initiatives recognize access to healthy food as a critical component of improving health outcomes and overall well-being. Ameri Corps volunteers will play an important role in addressing hunger as a social determinant of health by supporting programs that connect individuals and families with nutritious food resources.
Through the Healthy Harvest Corps program, OAF will place 13 Ameri Corps members at 8 host sites across Ohio to support Food Is Medicine initiatives and strengthen community-based hunger relief efforts. This position is located at West Ohio Foodbank in Lima Ohio and is part‑time with flexible hours.
- Act as a Healthy Harvest Corps Ameri Corps member at West Ohio Food Bank, advancing “food as medicine” initiatives.
- Coordinate food packing and distribution for a medically supportive grocery box program, connecting neighbors referred by healthcare providers with nutritious food and wellness resources.
- Manage inventory, communicate with participants and referral partners, and use Healthy Eating Research guidelines to identify nutritious food options.
- Engage with community members at mobile markets, senior food distributions, and pantry programs.
- Build skills in communication, organization, and community engagement.
- Stipend
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Training
- Permits attendance at school during off hours
- Permits working at another job during off hours
- Car recommended
- Community Outreach
- Health
- Hunger
- Public Health
- Public Speaking
- General Skills
- Team Work
- Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National - Program:
Healthy Harvest Corps
- Lima - Program Start/End Date: 09/14/2026 - 08/31/2027
- Work Schedule:
Part Time - Education level:
High school diploma/GED - Age Requirement:
Minimum 17 - Program Locations:
Ohio - Accepting Applications:
From 06/08/2026 To 09/05/2026
Maureen Allen
1380 E Kibby St
Lima OH 45804
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