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Five volunteers smiling.

Want to volunteer at a food bank?

Food banks, food pantries, and meal programs in the Feeding America network are continuing to do what they do best - provide meals to our communities.  Whether you sort and pack food or distribute food, there are a lot of volunteer opportunities available.

Pledge to volunteer with your local food bank and find a volunteer opportunity near you.

A volunteer holding two cans of food in a pantry.
Photo of a chef smiling and holding an onion
Five volunteers smiling.

How to volunteer

It's easy to volunteer at a food bank! Here are three simple steps:

1
Find a food bank in your community

Use our search tool above to find a food bank in the Feeding America network.

2
Sign up for a volunteer shift

Most food banks list their available volunteer shifts on their website.

3
Show up and have fun

Thank you for volunteering your time and joining us in the movement to end hunger in America. 

Volunteer opportunities

Food bank volunteers sort and pack food, distribute meals, and provide other essential help. Here are just a few of the many ways you can help at a food bank:

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Food sorting and packing

Volunteers sort and pack food donations for upcoming food distributions.

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Shopping assistance

Assist families during their visit to the food bank or food pantry.

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Home delivery driver

Deliver meals to the elderly or people with disabilities or health conditions.

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Cooking and meal prep

Cook and serve dinner at a soup kitchen or community meal.

Other ways to help

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Host a food drive

A virtual food drive is a great way to help Feeding America reach more of our neighbors.

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Make a donation

Your donations make it possible for millions of families to share meals and memories.

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