Interested in volunteering with a local food program? Many organizations and food pantries can use help to meet the high need, especially volunteers who can help on a regular, on-going basis. Volunteering can also help you meet SNAP Work Requirements.
Each organization has its own process to get involved, usually starting with an application or interest form. Learn more and Sign Up using the links below.
Countywide
Oregon Food Bank lists volunteer options across its wide network of partner pantries and meal programs, including options for large groups. Check out the large list and map of volunteer opportunities.
Meals on Wheels People has options across the county to help deliver food, support dining centers and more volunteer opportunities.
The Salvation Army has several Portland-Metro locations and types of food volunteer opportunities.
Hands on Greater Portland manages volunteer postings for many local organizations. Search the list by type (try keyword "food") or check out their calendar of volunteer opportunities.
Idealist has a clearinghouse of food related volunteer opportunities.
N/NE Portland
Mainspring Community Food & Clothing Pantry: Sign up to volunteer here
Community for Positive Aging: Hollywood Senior Center meal service volunteers needed. Sign up to volunteer here
Milk Crate Kitchen: Help with meal cooking, delivery, distribution and other options. Sign up to volunteer here
SE Portland
Nourish Oregon: Sign up to volunteer here
Esther's Pantry: Sign up to volunteer here
Mid/East County
The Salvation Army- Gresham Corps Pantry: sign up to volunteer here
Latino Network- School based pantries: sign up to volunteer here
El Programa Hispano- School based pantries and Older Adult Wellness Program: sign up to volunteer here
Westside
Community for Positive Aging: volunteer drivers to transport and distribute food needed. Sign up to volunteer here
Lift Up: Help pack food, support Preston's Pantry, deliver food, or virtual and group opportunities. Sign up to volunteer here
Feed the Mass: Help prep, cook and package meals. Sign up to volunteer here
Would your organization to be listed for food related volunteer opportunities? Submit a request form.