Volunteering with the Food Bank
In 2024, more than 150 members of our community served as volunteers at the Food Bank. Their 7,000+ hours of service made a big difference in our capacity to fight hunger! Volunteers work in all aspects of the Food Bank: truck driving and grocery order packing, food sorting and truck unloading, cardboard flattening and double bagging, office administration help and more!
Current Volunteer Needs
Food Sorting and Repackaging- Tuesdays, 11 am- 1 pm (2-3 volunteers needed)
Sorting food donations and setting up the warehouse floor for shopping.
Greeter + Warehouse Support- Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11am and 3:30-5 pm (1 volunteer needed)
Support the check-in volunteer during shopping hours. Prep coffee and snacks for customers, assist customers as they enter and exit the warehouse, and maintain the warehouse front room.
Warehouse Support- Wednesdays, 12-2 pm
Assist the warehouse manager with restocking and supporting customers during in-person shopping.
Admin/Office Assistant- Wednesdays between 1-5 pm (1 volunteer needed) (hours are flexible, can be any shift between 1-5 pm)
On-Call Substitute - Various times
Step in to volunteer for an open shift when one of our weekly volunteers calls out.
Volunteer JOBS
Most volunteer roles are a recurring weekly shift.
Grocery Packer - Packing custom-ordered groceries for customers (either customer pick up or home delivery).
Customer Check-In - Greet and check-in customers on in-person shopping days.
Bag Processing - Sort, organize, and prepare bags for in-person shopping and home deliveries.
Repackaging - Sort food and repackage into individual sizes for customers.
Food Recovery Truck Driver - Drive a box truck off island or uptown.
Home Delivery Driver - Deliver custom-packed groceries to home delivery customers using volunteer’s own vehicle or the food bank van.
Warehouse Support- Unload a truck, sort, repack, break down cardboard boxes, clean and organize warehouse.
Recycling Support- Haul cardboard to the recycle center.
Facilities Cleaning and Upkeep - General warehouse support and cleaning.
Admin/Office Assistant- Assist with data input and provide basic office support.
Community Fundraising Ambassador- Help with food drives and special events.
On-Call Substitute - Step in to volunteer for an open shift when one of our regular weekly volunteers calls out.
Board Directors and Committee Advisors - Serve on the board of directors or a committee.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Please fill out the Volunteer Application form below. Once your completed application is received, our Volunteer Program Manager will reach out to you to discuss next steps!
GIVE A FEW OR GIVE A LOT
Help with a single project or make it a routine!
"I love volunteering here! Being a part of a team and contributing to my community. No matter your age- there is always something you can do to help and there is a place for everyone at the Food Bank.
-Letitia Reason, VFB Volunteer
THANK YOU
A special thank you to the over 250 volunteers who helped in 2022