Food Pantry Coordinator

Position: Food Pantry Coordinator

Department: Family Services

Availability of Position: 03/19/2026

Schedule: Full time; Monday Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Reporting Relationship: Director of Social Services Family Services Supervisor

Salary and Grade:$15.00 per hour; 72 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays up to 3 personal days vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Governments Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview: Provide all necessary services to families and individuals participating in The Salvation Armys Food Pantry Program.

Description of Position:

• Maintain organization within the food pantry based on food pantry policies and procedures
• Maintains client record in the Service Point database according to THQ guidelines (training provided)
• Maintains client records in Helping Harvest Food Banks Statistical Program.
• Rotate daily bread/pastry donations in lobby.
• Rotate food by the FIFO system (First In First Out).
• Track temperature log and daily weights of food donations.
• Maintain Agency Weights spreadsheet and submit to Director of Social Services.
• Compile and submit monthly food bank stats to Director of Social Services.
• Compile and submit food assistance statistical information for United Way reporting as requested.
• Ensure all client data and paperwork related to food assistance is accurate and up to date including tracking of annual self-declarations.
• Assist in the distribution of food clothing or other donated items as appropriate including Holiday Assistance
• Provide insight and program overview to community agencies and community members as needed.
• Provide referrals to community-based social services when applicable.
• Create general and emergency food boxes/bags as requested through referrals and walk-ins.
• Assist in the purchasing and ordering of Holiday Assistance food programs (Thanksgiving Distribution and Adopt-A-Family programs).
• Recruits trains schedules and provides daily supervision of food pantry volunteers.
• Participate in Food Bank related meetings as required.
• Participate in various community meetings and programs as necessary.
• Ensure all staff members are trained in Civil Rights Training per Dept. of Agriculture policies and procedures.
• Keep food pantry stocked and cleaned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Valid PA State Drivers License
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and a desire to work with disadvantaged families and individualsBilingual Spanish / English verbally and written highly preferred to best serve the community.
• Pennsylvanias Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance PA State Police Criminal Record Check and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint addition completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at .

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://.

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 3/19/26.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Armys Mission Statement

The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2590