Food Rescue
2025-07-24 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-07-31 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-08-07 13:30 - 14:45 (America/Vancouver) | Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Embark Sustainability’s
Food Rescue Program
We collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby.
Stop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
Summer 2025 Distribution Schedule

May 22 – August 7
Thursdays 1:30PM to 2:45PM
Blusson Hall (SFU Burnaby)

Deadline to Apply: Food Rescue Distributor (Spring)
2026-01-15 | British Columbia
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Food Rescue Distributor (Spring)

Type: VolunteerLocation: SFU – Burnaby CampusReports to: Director of Engagement

Shifts: ~3 hours per week on Thursdays from 12:50PM to 3:00PM. Occasional bin drop-offs on Mondays or Tuesdays on a rotating basis.
Mandatory Orientation: Week of Jan 17 to Jan 21 (self-guided materials to read through on your own time)Detailed Training: Thurs, Jan 22, 12:00PM – 2:00PMFirst Distribution: Thurs, Jan 29, 12:40PM* – 3:00PM (*One-time, earlier start for day-of walk along)Last Distribution: Thurs, Apr 9, 12:50PM – 3:00PM
Application Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Thurs, Jan 15

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Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression, decolonization, and equity in impactful programming, events, and initiatives. Through this work, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems.

About the Role
Food Rescue Distributors play a critical role in running the Food Rescue program. In this exciting role, you will work with your team to gather knowledge about food justice concepts in localized contexts and also apply these concepts through our programming.

Responsibilities

Complete onboarding training and learnings in order to engage SFU students about important food justice topics and issues.
Explore food justice materials with other volunteers and with the Director of Engagement on a regular basis.
Work with Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement and the team to facilitate the program on a weekly basis, including set up and clean up.
Assist in redistributing Embark Sustainability’s Learning Gardens Produce when there is a surplus.
Occasionally assist in the redistribution of foods to community partners and assist with pre- and post-distribution, which includes cleaning up the materials and ensuring all materials are returned to their proper location in the Embark Studio.
Attend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Director of Engagement.

Requirements

Availability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 12:30PM – 3:00PM
Availability on some Mondays or Tuesdays for independent bin drop-offs to Nesters.
Currently an SFU undergraduate student, graduate student, or Embark associate member.
A desire to work with an engaged team of people!
Interest and willingness to learn about Food Distributions, Food Justice, Intersectionality and Anti-Oppression.

Health Precautions
Volunteers are encouraged to wear masks, and must engage in mandatory hand washing and maintain a respectful amount of space between each other. Hand sanitizer will be provided, as well as disinfecting wipes and disposable gloves. All equipment used will be sanitized after each use. Food will be packaged by volunteers to reduce the time participants spend picking up produce, and a no-touch distribution process will be incorporated.

To Apply
To apply, please review this posting in full. You will need to provide your contact information and complete the application form below by the application deadline on Thursday, January 15 at 11:59PM.
Please note that only successful candidates will be invited to join the Food Rescue team on Thursday, January 16. If you have any questions, please contact Embark’s Director of Engagement at: engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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Food Rescue
2026-01-22 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-01-29 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-05 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-12 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-26 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-03-05 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-03-12 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-03-19 13:30 - 14:45 and 3 more dates | British Columbia
Embark Sustainability’s
Food Rescue Program
We collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby.
Stop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
