Community Volunteering:

Find food-access volunteer shifts near you, or list an event for neighbors to join. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live.

Volunteers tending raised garden beds together outdoors
Volunteer smiling while serving a meal from a large pot
Volunteer handing a plate of food to a neighbor outdoors
Volunteers packing donated food and supplies at an outdoor drive

For volunteers

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Enter your address or ZIP code to see verified food-access opportunities near you, sorted nearest to farthest. Filter by type, time of day, and weekday vs weekend, then get directions or contact the organizer.

For organizers

List your event or location

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Running a food drive, pantry shift, meal service, or packing day? Submit your event details. Provide reviews every request before it goes live so volunteers can trust what they find.

Most openings are short, hands-on shifts that fit around school or work. Browse the types below, then search nearby or list your own event when you’re ready.

Food drives

Check-in, pack boxes, load cars, and keep lines moving on distribution days.

Pantry shifts

Sort donations, restock shelves, and help neighbors pick up groceries.

Meal service

Serve plated meals, refill drinks, and help with setup or cleanup.

Packing days

Assemble family boxes and prep crates for partner pantry deliveries.

Delivery

Help transport groceries or meals to neighbors who can’t easily travel.

Outreach

Share resource info, help with sign-ups, and point people to the Explorer map.