We are hiring a Food Pantry Coordinator

The Food Pantry Coordinator position is a VISTA/Americorps position. It is a one-year appointment with the possibility of re-appoinment for up to three years. Overall job responsbilities include:

• Recruitment and training of food pantry volunteers
• Working in the food pantry as needed to put food orders together for clients
• Working collaboratively with staff to develop educational programming around nutrition, and food-related issues

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Volunteer experience with a non-profit organization is desired. This position does require lifting, climbing stairs and driving one of the agency vans from time to time. It is important that the Food Pantry Coordinator be a team player and calm under pressure.

VISTA workers recieve a monthly stipend of $892 plus an end of year education award of $4,725 or a stipend of $1,200. The VISTA program also provides insurance, day care coverage and additional benefits including paid time off. For more information on the VISTA program, visit www.americorps.gov.

To apply for this position, please forward your resume to SRSH, ATTN: Food Pantry Coordinator, P. O. Box 590, Pursglove, WV 26546. 

Buy your very own Scott's Run Settlement House!

Just in time to celebrate our 90th year of service...

We have partnerned with Cat's Meow Village to produce a commemorative reproduction of Scott's Run Settlement House to celebrate our 90 years of service to the community. These lovely little houses show us at our very best with the famous Cat's Meow trademark kitty by our front door! 

Your purchase of a Scott's Run Settlement House Cat's Meow Village keepsake for $15 will help to support all of the wonderful programs we provide--from the emergency food pantry to the backpack feeding program to the baby basics pantry and more! Order yours today by calling (304) 599-5020 or purchase yours online using the Just Give link and be sure to put "Cat's Meow"  where it asks how you would like your gift to be used.

It's hard to learn when you're hungry...

Our newest program provides elementry aged children in Monongalia County who are in need with food for the weekend. Food insecurity is a serious issue, even here! In 2010, just over 36% of children in grades K - 12 qualified for the Federal Free Meals programs.

Scott's Run Settlement House is currently providing 217 backpack snack bags to children at Mylan Park Elementary School every weekend. We are in the process of exploring an expansion to Mason-Dixon Elementary School beginning in August of 2012. During the summer months, Scott's Run partners with The Shack to provide snack bags for 140 children enrolled in their summer recreation program. Learn more here.