Volunteer

Volunteer

Building community as a community.

As a volunteer-based organization, we rely on over 200 regular volunteers and countless occasional volunteers including: individuals, businesses, community and church groups, and a variety of professionals.

Our volunteers collect, sort and distribute more than 2,000,000 pounds of food each year. Volunteers with specific skills fill specialized needs as well as help with day-to-day operations. Companies and their employees have tackled facility maintenance and upgrades. In other cases, groups of students develop leadership skills while taking on service projects. We offer opportunities to provide community service whether through court referral or simply from those just wanting to pay it forward. Projects like preparing Pantry Packs or holding local food drives can be done offsite with advance coordination while others involve hands on assistance during regular pantry hours.

Our volunteers build camaraderie and provide real help to our clients, enriching lives and develop a greater sense of belonging and purpose – it not only takes a village to support our neighbors, it also builds a stronger, more vibrant community along the way.

Volunteer Opportunities

Seniors, adults, and youth age 16 and up are encouraged to apply. Volunteer opportunities exist for younger children when accompanied by an adult.

  • Scouts (Boy/Cub; Girl; Brownies) -- for Citizenship in the Community hours
  • Court Ordered Community Service through Probation Officer referral
  • Regular/ Occasional
  • Individuals/Groups (Church, Civic & School)
  • Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Volunteer Positions Routinely Needed

Typically during client hours unless otherwise posted.

  • Food Distribution at Pantry
  • Food Pick-up/Delivery (primarily 7:30 am – 11:00 am)
  • Office Help
  • Answering Telephones
  • Client Check-in
  • Community Outreach
  • Warehouse Assistant
  • Cleaning
  • Yard Work
  • Snow Removal (sidewalk, ramp)
  • Market Cleaning
  • Fleet (Vehicle) Cleaning

Individuals wanting to volunteer on a regular basis, please Complete Volunteer Application

Non-routine Service Opportunities

We are once again offering on-site group service opportunities. Some of these include:

  • Sorting & Organizing - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7 PM and 7-8 PM
  • Sorting & Organizing - Saturdays from 10 AM - 11 AM and 11 AM - 12 PM
  • Pantry Family Night - Monday through Thursday from 6 - 7 PM and 7 - 8 PM

You can request a date using the applicable links below:

Group Service - (Ages 12 and Up, up to 15 per Group) OR  Family Service - (All Ages, up to 10 per Group) 

We are now able to accommodate the following:

  • School hours (short term service, hours for a class or a U)
  • Community service (even if under 40 hours)
  • Onsite family opportunities
  • Office/data entry work for people looking for less physical duties
  • Organizational work for those who love de-cluttering

Additional Service Opportunities

We have other projects available, if you have any questions or comments, just ask and we will see what we can do! Contact us at (801) 299-8464 (Ask for Jordan) or email us at .