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4worldlovers: Seven of 11 census tracts in Wellspring’s service area are food deserts, and nearly 52,000 living in Allen County experience food insecurity of which over 1/3 are children.

4worldlovers: Join our team as a Driver! We are in need of an individual with a valid Indiana chauffer’s license to take on a truck driving route serving the Community Harvest region. As the regional food bank of northeast Indiana, we cover nine counties to transport food to and from nonprofit partners, clients that we serve through programs, and retail donors. This opening is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Come join our team of mission-oriented individuals!


Maintenance of all required and/or necessary paperwork and logs in a neat, professional, and timely manner

Verification for accuracy and completeness of all outgoing product (for CHFB programs and member agencies).

Drive Food Bank vehicles to make product pickups and deliveries to agencies and affiliate food banks.


Load the vehicle properly and with enough advance time in order to make timely deliveries (must be able to operate forklift and electric pallet jacks)

Checks all product to insure compliance and quality several times/day

Inspect truck(s) daily as per DOT requirements and report any needed services or repairs to the Transportation Supervisor.

Good public relations skills representing Community Harvest Food Bank, donors, member agencies, and the community at large.

Inspect forklifts and electric jacks as required, check fluids and add water as needed, report any repairs needed to Transportation Supervisor.

Maintenance of a neat, clean, and professional appearance at all times

Must be able to consistently and correctly perform basic math skills at a high school level.

A pleasant, team-oriented personality and an ability to work in an unsupervised environment

Ability to stand, walk, sit, or drive for a minimum of eight hours.

This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

A valid Indiana chauffer’s license, automobile insurance, and a reliable means of transportation

A willingness to receive all necessary or desired training or certification, including submission to a criminal background check

It is the policy of Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability and to promote the full realization of that policy. CHFB will assure equal employment opportunities in all personnel actions and procedures including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits.

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4worldlovers: Miss Virginia Schrantz opened her heart and home to the poor and needy. Her home became known simply as "Miss Virginia's" to those she helped. She inspired greater community involvement from schools and other organizations to help with her mission of serving everyone in need.