Volunteer. Help feed our community.

Volunteers need to have a current Volunteer Application on file before attending an event.

(Click HERE to complete our application online) 

Still curious about what we do without the commitment of volunteering? Use this link to sign up for Food for Thought! Our introductory meet-up for all things Food Bank. Enjoy a bite, hear about our mission, and discover easy ways to make a difference — no strings attached!

The minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Parental permission is required for any volunteers under the age of 18. 

Volunteers between ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers 16-17 years of age do not need to be accompanied.    

Looking for opportunities outside this age range? No problem! Reach out to us and let's see what exciting options we have for you! 

You will have the option of entering any special requests when filling out our volunteer application.  We help our volunteers select a task or duty that matches their interests while still fulfilling the needs of The Food Bank. Our goal is to work with volunteers to make their experiences positive and rewarding!

Volunteer hours will be recorded on a project log-sheet kept at our warehouse. It is mandatory and important that all volunteers sign in when working shifts on and off-site.

The Food Bank expects individuals to report and work as scheduled. However, we understand that things happen! If you are unable to make it to your assigned shift, please reach out to volunteer@foodbankofnc.org or 530.272.3796 ASAP so that we can work with you to get your shift covered. 

While we would love to have you at every event, we understand that is not always possible. For this reason, volunteers are required to sign up per opportunity. This allows you to schedule as you are able to and The Food Bank to staff properly when needed!

Aside from completing the volunteer application, the only thing we require is your time!

While there are some dress code requirements for safety purposes. We do not require any specific items.

For safety reasons, we do require the following:

•Close Toed Shoes (at all volunteering events)

•Layers when working in the warehouse

While we do have some dedicated parking spots, there is not much room. Whenever possible, we encourage groups and friends to carpool so that we are able to provide as much parking as possible!