Healthy Harvest Corps- Columbus

Healthy Harvest Corps (HHC) is an AmeriCorps program administered by the Ohio Association of Foodbanks as part of a coordinated statewide effort to expand and sustain Food Is Medicine initiatives. These initiatives recognize access to healthy food as a critical component of improving health outcomes and overall well-being. AmeriCorps volunteers will play an important role in addressing hunger as a social determinant of health by supporting programs that connect individuals and families with nutritious food resources. Through the Healthy Harvest Corps program, OAF will place 13 AmeriCorps members at 8 host sites across Ohio to support Food Is Medicine initiatives and strengthen community-based hunger relief efforts. 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. Member Duties Expand access to healthy food while gaining hands‑on experience in nutrition, outreach, and program development. As a Healthy Harvest Corps AmeriCorps Member with the Mid‑Ohio Food Collective, you’ll help implement Healthy Eating Research (HER) and Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) guidelines across foodbank programs. Activities include ranking foods using nutrition standards, developing training materials, collaborating with pantry staff, collecting community feedback, and creating resources for future statewide use. As a member, you will also facilitate pantry and mobile food distributions by stocking shelves, organizing inventory, checking in neighbors, and coordinating home delivery and senior food programs. This role builds skills in communication, data tracking, program evaluation, and community engagement. Program Benefits Education award upon successful completion of service Stipend Training Terms None Skills Computers/Technology Public Health Education General Skills Recruitment Public Speaking Team Work #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps