Healthy Harvest Corps- Columbus

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks (OAF) represents Ohio's 12 Feeding America foodbanks and their 3,600 member hunger relief programs, serving food insecure Ohioans in all 88 counties. OAF will host 25 AmeriCorps members serving at 9 host sites throughout Ohio. Deploying AmeriCorps direct service members at local and regional hunger relief agencies will support a coordinated statewide effort to improve health by getting healthy food into the homes of food insecure Ohioans. Summer positions will focus on promoting fresh produce among youth populations. This position is located at Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) in Grove City, a suburb of Columbus. MOFC is Ohio’s largest food bank and a leading force in the fight against hunger, serving 20 counties through a network of more than 600 partner agencies. Our mission extends beyond food distribution - we are committed to ending hunger one nourishing meal at a time while co-creating communities where everyone thrives. MOFC operates five assets: Mid-Ohio Foodbank, Mid-Ohio Markets, Mid-Ohio Farm, Mid-Ohio Farmacy, and Mid-Ohio Kitchen. Together, these programs provide fresh food distribution, grocery-style markets, urban farming, nutrition-integrated healthcare, and prepared meals. There are positions located at both our Mid-Ohio Kitchen and Mid-Ohio Farm.

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Member Duties : AmeriCorps Members will support healthy food access and nutrition education initiatives. Members will lead interactive, youth-friendly culinary demonstrations featuring fresh, seasonal produce and assists with youth field trips and agriculture-based learning. On the urban farm, responsibilities include planting, harvesting, maintaining hydroponic systems, and supporting farm development projects. In the kitchen, the member assists with meal preparation and service for Kid’s Café, ensuring food safety, quality standards, and accurate production. The role also supports meal packing, delivery logistics, and USDA program compliance. Additional duties include community outreach and gathering feedback to strengthen meal programs, ensuring youth and families have consistent access to nutritious food.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training .

Terms

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Education , Hunger , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Health .

Skills

Team Work , General Skills , Youth Development .

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Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Healthy Harvest Corps- Columbus

Program Start/End Date

06/01/2026 - 08/22/2026

Work Schedule Summer

Age Requirement

Minimum: None Maximum: None

Program Locations OHIO

Accepting Applications

From 02/25/2026 To 05/05/2026

Contact Maureen Allen

3960 Brookham Dr

Grove City OH 43123

6144006785

mallen@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID 128688