Shopper Advisory Council
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What is it?
A group of shoppers who meet monthly to:
- Discuss what’s happening at the food bank
- Share ideas to improve shopping experiences
- Help make decisions that impact shoppers
What’s being offered?
- Transportation stipend
- Meal/snacks at meetings
- Interpretation and/or childcare support if needed
- Meeting times based on participants’ availability
- Share ideas to improve shopping experiencesHelp make decisions that impact shoppers
Who can join?
If you…
- Shop at UDFB on Roosevelt & 50th or get food from the Apple a Day Cafe
- Can meet for 2 hours per month from January to December 2026
- Care for your neighbors
- Want to help make UDFB a more inclusive placeMeal/snacks at meetingsInterpretation and/or childcare support if needed
- Meeting times based on participants’ availability
- Share ideas to improve shopping experiences
- Help make decisions that impact shoppers
How do I apply?
- Application is open from October 20th until November 17th
- Ask a staff member for a paper application at UDFB or apply online at udistrictfoodbank.org/council
- We will have application support outside the pantry
- (see back for dates and times)
- We encourage shoppers with diverse lived experiences, skills, and perspectives to apply!Can meet for 2 hours per month from January to December 2026
Guiding Values
- Dignity – We have respect for each other and acknowledge each person’s inherent value.
- Community-centric – We work together to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all who interact with the food bank, where everyone belongs and has a voice.
- Sustainability – We value sustainability for community wellbeing, the environment, and beyond.
- Accountability – We are accountable to each other, and the broader community, to show up in alignment with these values and adjust our actions accordingly.
- Commitment – We are committed to helping make familiar food and vital resources available to all, and to show up for each other and this work with compassion.
- Joy – We strive to center safety and connection, fostering well-being through our actions and services.
Application Support Hours
Thursday, October 23 at 12-1:30pm
in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English
Thursday, October 30 at 5-6:30pm
in Spanish and English
Tuesday, November 4 at 1:30-3pm
in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English
Monday, November 17 at 9:30am-11pm
in Spanish and English
If you need additional support, please contact
Jordan – jordan@udistrictfoodbank.org
Max – max@udistrictfoodbank.org
Tiffany – tiffany@udistrictfoodbank.org
