Volunteers play an integral role in helping the Foodbank fulfill its mission to minimize hunger across the greater Peninsula. Volunteers are needed at the Foodbank's facility to:
- help sort and inspect non-perishable food items
- stock the shelves with non-perishable food items
- pack bags of non-perishable food items for several of the Foodbank's outreach programs
- CSFP - This program is for our low income seniors 60 and above. We currently distribute about 1,100 boxes each month to seniors in our service area through our mobile pantries. Each boxed is filled with shelf stable items than help make sure our seniors have enough food to get through each month.
- USDA/TEFAP - This program is for low income households of any age. We currently distribute about 3,000 bags each month to families, seniors and veterans in our service area through our mobile pantries. Each bag is filled with shelf stable items than help make sure people in need have enough food to get through each month.
- Food for Kids BackPack - We partner with elementary schools in our service area to provide much needed food to children in low-income homes. This program helps bridge the hunger gap over weekends and holidays. We currently distribute 1800 bags per week for 30 weeks of the school year.
Individuals and groups are welcomed.
The warehouse is not temperature controlled. Standing, and some minimal lifting required.
Age Requirement: 12 years old with an adults, 15 and above can volunteer on their own.
Closed toed shoes required.
If you would like to become on of our valued volunteers, please email Megan Grigorian at mgrigorian@hrfoodbank.org to setup an appointment to get you started, or visit www.hrfoodbank.org/volunteer/ and click on the Volunteer Hub link.
Thank you for sharing your time and talents.
