730 West 800 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 240-7370
Office Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Volunteers are at the heart of Welfare Square Cannery! They help us process the following food: applesauce, strawberry jam, raspberry jam, salsa, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, and maple pancake syrup.
Our food supplies food banks, community resources, both national and international. We invite individuals, community service, wards, stakes, friends, family groups, and company groups to schedule to volunteer with us.
Contact
Welfare Square Cannery Volunteer Coordinator at 801-240-7370
Shifts
March – October
Shift 1 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Shift 2 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Shift 3 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Shift 4 (cleanup shift) 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
October – March
Shift 1 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Shift 2 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Shift 3 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Shift 4 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Shift 5 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Shift 6 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Shift 7 (cleanup shift) 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Questions about Welfare Square Cannery
1. When was Welfare Square established?
In 1936, the Church formalized a welfare program. Welfare Square was created in 1938.
2. What products are produced at Welfare Square Cannery?
Strawberry jam, raspberry jam, salsa, maple syrup, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and applesauce.
3. How does Welfare Square Cannery get volunteers?
Assigned stakes, missionaries, friends, family groups, and business groups.
4. What is the minimum age to volunteer at Welfare Square Cannery?
Age 16.
5. Where can products be purchased?
Products made at Welfare Square Cannery cannot be purchased. However, Home Storage products can be purchased online www.providentliving.org and at some physical home storage centers.
6. Who can serve a full-time service mission at Welfare Square Cannery?
Anyone 45+, who is approved by ecclesiastical leaders and operations.
7. Who receives the food Welfare Square Cannery produces?
All products are delivered to the Bishop Central Storehouse. Products are then distributed to Bishop Storehouses, humanitarian relief efforts, food pantries, and local charities.
8. On an average day, how many bottles does Welfare Square Cannery produce?
1,200-1,600 cases, or 14,400 - 19,200 bottles.
9. What kind of clothing should a volunteer wear?
Long pants, short or long-sleeve shirt, and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
Safety
Please DO NOT wear any jewelry, watches, rings, or bracelets, shorts, capris, or sandals. Please DO wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.