Houston Food Bank East Branch

Volunteering
Groups
Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteering at Houston Food Bank East Branch

Volunteer projects vary based on need and may include sorting food, repacking dry food into family-sized bags and stocking the Portwall Pantry.

Register For A Volunteer Shift!

Volunteer at Houston Food Bank East Branch

Volunteers 14 years and younger MUST have a responsible adult parent/guardian present while performing community service hours here at Houston Food Bank.

*All court-mandated minors must have a parent or guardian present during orientation and while completing a volunteer shift.*

Closed toe shoes and sleeved shirts are required.

All volunteers must complete the waiver form in order to volunteer in our facility. You acknowledge the waiver when creating a volunteer profile or signing the physical sign-in sheet upon arrival.

Adult Liability Waiver

Minor Liability Waiver

Volunteer Shifts

Morning Monday – Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Afternoon* Monday – Saturday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
*The warehouse afternoon shift is typically closed the first Tuesday of each month to allow our staff the time to attend a monthly meeting.
Evening Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sundays Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Upcoming Volunteer Shift Closures

Date Shifts
12/31/24 6pm-9pm shift closed
01/01/25 All shifts closed
01/07/25 1pm-4pm shift closed
01/31/25 All shifts closed
02/04/25 1pm-4pm shift closed
03/04/25 1pm-4pm shift closed
Volunteer at Houston Food Bank East Branch

Need help registering to volunteer?
Let us assist you!

How To Register Online
Volunteer at Houston Food Bank East Branch

For questions regarding volunteering, please contact:

Volunteer Services Hotline
832-369-9390