Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Please note that there are limited opportunities available for regular volunteers and applications will be reviewed as needs arise.
Volunteer projects vary based on need and may include inspecting and sorting food, stocking, cleaning, loading cars, sorting resale shop donations, client processing, traffic control, and other opportunities.
Volunteers must complete an application in advance and await confirmation and orientation information prior to volunteering.
We currently have a limited number of volunteer opportunities for students age 16+ in our Resale Shop.
Volunteers need to be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs and have the ability to stand for 3 hours or more.
Closed toe shoes are required.
Volunteer times are based on location.
*Anyone in need of court mandated volunteer hours must be able to supply a photo ID and a copy of charges in order to be considered.*
Group Volunteering:
The Food Bank provides excellent group volunteer opportunities to schools, churches, civic organizations and employers throughout the Northshore community. Whether it’s to increase awareness of hunger in our community, satisfy community service hours, or provide team building for your organization, the Food Bank is ready to partner with you. The Food Bank’s volunteer opportunities include sorting food, packing food in boxes, and distributing food to recipients, and more. If you have a group that would like to volunteer, please visit the volunteer application page to fill out the group form.
For questions about volunteering, contact Sarah Herndon, Development Associate at sherndon@northshorefoodbank.org or 985.893.7445
