Read Three: 2-19-18

Economics
NC now ranks last among states in unemployment benefits

Raleigh 
In this Raleigh neighborhood, there’s a struggle to balance history and progress

Education 
Libraries obsolete? No way, say Millennials.

*Job Openings* Inter-Faith Food Network

JOB OPENINGS:

NOTE: Everyone applying for a Food Shuttle Job Opening must submit a completed employment application when they apply.

1. FOOD SOURCING AND PURCHASING MANAGER

The Food Sourcing/Purchasing Manager role is key to the success of the Food Recovery and Distribution operations and directly supports other IFFS programs and divisions. The Food Sourcing/Purchasing Manager will develop, implement and track sourcing of all food product in collaboration with local donors, local retail stores, Feeding America’s donation allocation system, local farmers, gleaning groups, and food vendors while adhering to IFFS’ budget and values, nutrition policy, business rules, and food safety programs.

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to HR@FoodShuttle.org

2. PAYROLL ASSISTANT

This payroll assistant assists with daily payroll functions.  An excellent payroll clerk has great understanding of the concept of confidentiality. You will be experienced in entering data with attention to detail and will have good math skills to make the necessary calculations. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with effective communication abilities. The goal of this position is to carry out all payroll procedures with speed and accuracy. 

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to HR@FoodShuttle.org

3. RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is looking for a graduate student or graduate to serve as a research assistant to conduct data analysis and support evaluation planning and implementation. The Research Assistant utilizes research best practices to work with the director and individual program leadership staff to develop evaluation plans, surveys, and protocols to implement evaluation throughout IFFS programs. The position entails analysis of survey data using Google sheets, Excel, and possible integration into SalesForce.

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to HR@FoodShuttle.org

4. CATERING CHEF

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is looking for a qualified catering chef. The primary responsibility is to prepare and execute catering functions on and off property.

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to HR@FoodShuttle.org

5. DRIVER

Interacting directly with food donors and partner agencies, drivers are a key player on Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Food Recovery and Distribution Team.  Inter-Faith Food Shuttle recovers and distributes nearly 23,000 pounds of food every day.  The food is recovered from manufacturers, wholesalers, grocery stores, local farmers and restaurants, before being distributed to partner agencies and people in need throughout the community. Food Shuttle drivers recover and deliver this life sustaining food to people struggling with hunger.

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to HR@FoodShuttle.org

Internship Openings:

1. CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS INTERN

The Childhood Hunger Programs Intern will work directly with the Programs Coordinator and the Volunteer Manager to supervise Childhood Hunger Programs volunteers.

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Abbey Riesett, Volunteer Manager, volunteers@foodshuttle.org

2. FARM STAND MANAGER INTERNSHIP

The Food Shuttle Farm seeks an intern to manage the farm stand. The intern will learn project management marketing basics while supporting Farm Stand operations in a variety of ways. Responsibilities include:

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Abbey Riesett, Volunteer Manager, volunteers@foodshuttle.org

3. FARM STAND ASSISTANT MANAGER INTERNSHIP

The Food Shuttle Farm seeks an intern to manage the farm stand. The intern will learn project management marketing basics while supporting Farm Stand operations in a variety of ways. Responsibilities include:

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Abbey Riesett, Volunteer Manager, volunteers@foodshuttle.org

4. FARM STAND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR INTERNSHIP

The Food Shuttle Farm seeks an intern to coordinate volunteers to operate the Farm Stand. The intern will gain volunteer coordination and management basics while supporting Farm Stand operations in a variety of ways.

See full job description and position requirements here. 

TO APPLY: Submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Abbey Riesett, Volunteer Manager, volunteers@foodshuttle.org

Poverty In North Carolina

PACERS
POVERTY IN NORTH CAROLINA FORUM 
TONIGHT 
FLOWE 116 7-8:15 

PACTcast Five: Jay-Len Roberts and BOWLS

November Service Dates and Times

Check back for more updates 

Nov 2- You Can Vote Call-A-Thon 4:00 to 8:30 pm
Blue Parlor FREE FOOD

Nov 4- Oak City Outreach Center 
Meet at the Pacer at 9:30 am

Nov 11- Share the Pies. Junior League of Raleigh 
Meet at the Pacer @ 10:30 am

Nov 12- Men of Peace to New Bern House 
Meet at the Pacer @ 9:30 am

Nov 14- Mayview Crafting Event 
Meet at the Pacer @ 2:30 pm

Nov 30- Poverty in NC Forum
Flow 116 at 7:00pm

Read Three Articles 10-2-17

Economics 
MEXICAN COAL MINERS, WEST VIRGINIA, AND MARION POST WOLCOTT

Environment 
Massive Global Warming discovery shocks scientists

Raleigh 
Hundreds march in Raleigh in support of DACA

October and November Service Events

October

14th- Breast Cancer- Sign up here Email clbaker@peace.edu as well
14th- Edenton  St. U.M.C. Great Day Of Service- Sign up here

20th- International Fair- Sign up to here

28th- Service Saturday to North Raleigh Mission Thrift- Sign up here

29th- State Fair Fishing Derby- Sign up here

November 

4th- Service Saturday at Oak City Outreach Center- Sign up here

13th- Share the Pies Packing Event- TBD

30th- Poverty in North Carolina forum with Special Guest

Have fun! Take pictures! Wear WPU Gear! 

Read Three Articles 9-13-17

Food
Can Anyone, Even Walmart, Stem The Heat-Trapping Flood Of Nitrogen On Farms?

Raleigh
Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can restaurant readying to open

Opinion
The South Doesn’t Own Slavery

** JOB ALERT: A Place At The Table

Chefs, friends of chefs, and people who love Table Raleigh!

A Place at the Table is hiring for many positions, but today we start with our Executive Chef!!

Are you a chef or do you know anyone who could be interested? Forward this along and let's build this team! 

Click HERE for job description

Read Three Articles: 8-9-17

North Carolina 
Could a 7-year-old have picked the food you’re eating? The law says no. Workers say yes.

Shop Local
You Eat Local and Shop Local. So Why Not Move on from Settlers of Catan and Play Local, Too?

Education
How to Support Protests When You're Not Affected by the Issue

Read Three Articles: 6-27-17

Opinion
NC’s needle exchange effort is working

World
Food crisis in Kenya: 5 signs of hunger I’ve never seen

North Carolina 
Trump’s New USDA Pick Is Making It Harder for N.C. Farmers to Survive

Read Three Articles: 6-15-17

Homelessness
How Bad is Homelessness In America?

Poverty 
The Beleaguered Tenants of ‘Kushnerville’

Shop Local
Passing the torch: What happens when local business owners retire?

Read Three Articles: 6-9-17

Poverty
Section 8 Vouchers Help The Poor — But Only If Housing Is Available

Shop Local
Jewelry Making in the Age of Powerful Women: Meet Britta Ambauen

Education 
Immigration Agents Tried to Enter a New York City School to Talk to a Fourth Grader

Wake County Public Library's Reading Lists!

If you can't find something to read in these lists....you can't be helped

Click HERE

A Place At The Table- SECOND SATURDAY BRUNCH

Read Three Articles: 5-25-17

North Carolina 
Sleeping on floors and in boarded up hotels. 7 months after Matthew, renters still mired in misery

Economics 
Briggs Hardware is the Store that Built Raleigh

Homelessness 
Why Have So Many People Never Heard Of The MOVE Bombing?

Read Three Articles- 5-22-17

Environment 
New farmers face dwindling land, soaring prices in Triangle

Incarceration
Cook County Jail inmates can order hot pizza delivered to their cells

Education
Teen's election to Pearland school board turns heads

Special Mother's Day Edition

In celebration of Mother’s Day, InterAct is hosting a private, free shopping event where survivors of domestic violence will have an opportunity to “treat themselves,” a luxury they rarely get to experience. “InterAct hopes to encourage domestic violence survivors to take time to celebrate their success on this very difficult journey – to not just survive, but truly thrive,” says Allison Strickland, Chief Development Officer of InterAct.

Read more HERE

Mitscoots Outfitters Internship---Austin, Texas!

Mitscoots is super cool and everyone at WPU should be buying from them! 


WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST TO HELP US HELP THOSE IN NEED. OUR INTERNS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF TEAM MITSCOOTS AND WE GUARANTEE IT WILL BE AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO GROW YOUR SKILLS AND GIVE BACK IN A BIG WAY, CHECK THE AVAILABLE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS BELOW AND APPLY. 

  
Summer 2017 Intern Openings:
Retail / Fashion Design Intern
Public Relations Intern
Business Development Intern
Graphic Design / Art Direction Intern
Digital Marketing / Social Media Intern
Community Outreach / Giving Intern

Apply!

Food! North Carolina! Food In North Carolina!

Two rounds of great places to try in North Carolina! 

ROUND ONE

ROUND TWO