FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

‍Can I bring my own food into the kitchen?

Yes, as long as it does not contain any meat or nuts. Make sure to read labels to ensure there are no nut by-products in anything you are bringing in.

‍How do I access the kitchen?

When exiting the escalators going to the 7th floor, turn right, then right again into the hallway before the glass doors. Turn right at the freight elevators, and our kitchen will be at the end of the hallway.

‍What should I wear to volunteer?

We require volunteers to wear closed-toe shoes and a shirt with sleeves (ie. no tank tops)! We provide clean head coverings like hats and bandanas, but feel free to wear your own. You will be asked to remove your jewelry while working in the kitchen.

‍Is there anywhere I can find more guidelines on volunteering?

You can find all the volunteer guidelines here.

‍I want to volunteer in the garden, is that possible?

Absolutely! Please visit here for more information.

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What are the privileges I am entitled to, as a volunteer?

As a volunteer, you get to skip the line, take home extra food, and get access to snacks and beverages while you're volunteering - not to mention meeting cool people!

‍Can I come volunteer on Fridays?

Every two Fridays, we hold a food bank. While we do need a few volunteers, please ask one of the collective members in the kitchen about coming to volunteer on those days.

‍How long and how often do I need to come volunteer?

We do not expect our volunteers to come on a regular basis. The only requirement is that when you do come volunteer, you stay for a minimum of 30 minutes.

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‍What tasks can I be expected to perform while I volunteer?

From 12:30pm to 1:30pm, you will be asked to help with serving food to the line.

From 2pm onwards you will be asked to help us clean up the kitchen space by sweeping, cleaning surfaces or mopping. At ALL TIMES, there will be Collective members on site who will help direct you with these tasks.

From 9am to 12pm, you will be asked to assist with the preparation of vegetables and other produce.

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Do I need to sign up to volunteer?

‍There is no need to sign up to volunteer with us! You can simply come by our kitchen during our opening hours and we will show you the ropes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The People’s Potato is a vegan soup kitchen at Concordia University - a student initiated project that was founded in 1999 in order to address student poverty and the lack of affordable food options on campus.

The People’s Potato
hello@peoplespotato.com
1455 de Maisonneuve West, H-700,
Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8
514-848-2424 ext. 7590

Frequently Asked Questions

The People’s Potato is a vegan soup kitchen at Concordia University - a student initiated project that was founded in 1999 in order to address student poverty and the lack of affordable food options on campus.

The People’s Potatohello@peoplespotato.com1455 de Maisonneuve West, H-700, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8514-848-2424 ext. 7590

The People’s Potato
hello@peoplespotato.com
1455 de Maisonneuve West, H-700,
Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8
514-848-2424 ext. 7590