Come Cook for your community!

Equal Plates Project is a local non-profit connecting small, WNC farms, Asheville chefs and our greater community to strengthen our local food system and to share delicious, scratch-made meals with our neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Meals prepared in our Central UMC Kitchen contain at least 50% local ingredients, including veggies, fruit, eggs, grain and meat and are shared in contexts where people have the chance to gather, break bread and build community.

Our kitchen is currently operating to meet the food needs of our community during this horrific tragedy.Volunteer Responsibilities.

• process local farm products (vegetables and meat)
• chop fresh vegetables
• prepare meals and portion into meal trays
• wash dishes
• related kitchen tasks as needed
• have fun with the awesome and talented Central kitchen team!

Requirements:

• Orientation - to be completed at the beginning of your first shift
• Signed liability waiver - can be completed on site before your first shift

Skills Required: 

• Ability to stand for long periods.  We have chairs for breaks, but most of the work requires standing.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things 

Attire:

• Non-slip, closed-toed shoes
• Something to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair nets

Location:

• 27 Church Street - park in the lot behind the church.  Turn from Aston onto Buncombe Street and park in the top lot by the fire escape.  Ring the bell on the black gate by Equal Plates Project sign.

To sign up, simply:

• Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization
• Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.