“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop

Volunteers are our local heroes who show up to give back to our neighbors. 

EXISTING VOLUNTEER

NEW VOLUNTEER

SHIFT CALENDAR

Closed Volunteer Shifts

 

Tuesday, May 6 1-4pm
Monday, May 26 6-9pm
Thursday, May 29 1-4pm
Tuesday, June 3 1-4pm

WHO CAN VOLUNTEER

Whether you prefer to fly solo or team up with friends, family, or coworkers, we welcome all. Join an existing volunteer group, create your own team, or participate in one of our special events. The most important thing is getting involved and making a difference in our community.

VOLUNTEER GROUPS

For groups fewer than 29 people: 

  1. Find a shift on our calendar.
  2. Click on the shift you want to reserve.
  3. Create a new user or login.
  4. Follow the on screen instructions.

For groups more than 30 people: 

  1. Follow steps 1 to 4 above.
  2. Contact us by e-mail so we can finalize your registration.

INDIVIDUAL

  1. Sign up or login as a volunteer.
  2. Select an available shift in the calendar.
  3. Review the information for that shift.
  4. Click on the “Individual Registration” link at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Review the information on the screen and click “Submit”.

MORE VOLUNTEER OPTIONS

We offer community service, and welcome groups from families to social clubs and more.

Community Service

Volunteer Grants

And we have special programs for our dedicated volunteers.

Apple Core

Student Heroes

SPECIAL EVENTS

From earning a scouting patch to joining a friendly competition among your peers, these volunteer events have something for everyone.

Hunger Fighter Patch Program for Scouts

Food from the Bar

Hunger Game

Share Your Holiday Phone Bank

AREAS TO VOLUNTEER

Houston Food Bank

Volunteer projects vary based on need and may include inspecting/sorting food, repacking dry food into family-sized bags, and more!

Keegan Kitchen

Keegan Kitchen volunteers assist with meal prep and packaging of hot meals for daily distribution to community locations where children gather after school.

Protein Pack Room

The Protein Pack Room is one of only 10 in food banks across the United States. This unique and highly essential volunteer opportunity greatly impacts our ability to distribute nutritious foods to our partners, ensuring our neighbors receive the protein they need.

Senior Box Distribution

Help move and load boxes into cars for seniors who pick up food during monthly distributions at area community centers and other locations.

Food Distributions

Food Distribution

Volunteers are often needed in helping us hand out food boxes to our neighbors at events such as a donor sponsored food distribution. These events are hands-on and a great way for you to see firsthand the impact of your service.

Teacher's Aid

Teachers Aid

Houston Food Bank’s Teachers Aid program provides school supplies to teachers that are needed to help their students succeed.

PREPARE TO VOLUNTEER

In order to be ready for your volunteer shift, here are a few things you need.

  1. All volunteers are required to complete the waiver form when registering online.
    Adult Liability Waiver
    Minor Liability Waiver
  2. Every volunteer must watch these important training videos. These videos will discuss clothing requirements, safety and expectations.
  3. Late arrivals may be asked to reschedule their shift.

The Volunteer Experience

“We can all be heroes: in our virtues, in our homes, in our lives.”  – James Ellis