Houston Food Bank - Public
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING!
In order to make the most efficient and effective use of all of our efforts, we ask that all volunteers register in advance online.
All available volunteer shifts for the next 6 months are listed below. If you do not see a shift listed, it means we are at capacity, closed to additional registrations and cannot accommodate additional volunteers for safety reasons.
To register a Group of 30 or more volunteers, please contact:
- CORPORATE GROUPS: corporatevolunteers@houstonfoodbank.org
- FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND OTHER GROUPS: eubanks@houstonfoodbank.org
- SCHOOL/YOUTH GROUPS: eubanks@houstonfoodbank.org (NOTE: School Groups are scheduled Monday thru Thursday.)
- In order for the Houston Food Bank to verify volunteer hours, volunteers must have a Volunteer Profile, register in advance and scan-in for each registered shift.
EXTRA VOLUNTEER SUPPORT NEEDED
- Client Assistance Program - limited PURPLE shifts Volunteers MUST be at least 16 years old The Client Assistance Program (CAP) with the Houston Food Bank assists families with applying for Texas State Benefits such as SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Medicaid/CHIP, and TANF. The CAP program also distributes food in a "Farmer's Market" setting to Harris county and surrounding counties as an added bonus to help families achieve self-sufficiency and shop with dignity. If you would like help, volunteer opportunities are currently available in Fresno, Houston near Spring Branch, and Sugar Land. Volunteer opportunities are listed as "Client Assistance Program" volunteer shifts.
- Kids Café - ORANGE shifts Volunteers MUST be at least 16 years old On a typical day in southeast Texas, 5,000 children will go to bed hungry. Children without proper nutrition have difficulty concentrating in school, experience tardiness and are more prone to chronic illness that can hinder proper growth development. By providing nutritious meals and snacks, Kids Cafe helps start children on the right path for success. Volunteers are needed at our Keegan Kitchen between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to assist with the preparation and packaging of 5,000 meals per day. For additional information, or for assistance with registering a group of 30 or more volunteers, please contact Kristian Fills at 832-369-9391 or kfills@houstonfoodbank.org.
- Teachers Aid - BLUE shifts Volunteers MUST be at least 13 years old The Teachers Aid program provides supplies to teachers to help kids in need to succeed. Teachers Aid volunteers help check-in teachers, stock shelves, organize product and assist teachers shop.
Upcoming Events
- Food from the Bar Monday, April 2nd - Wednesday, May 2nd
- Selena Karaoke Theme Night Wednesday, April 18th 6pm-9pm
- Comcast Cares Day Saturday, April 21 8am-1pm As a volunteer, Comcast will provide you with a t-shirt to wear during the volunteer shift, a light breakfast, a boxed lunch, and make a monetary donation to the Houston Food Bank on your behalf! Register today!
- May The 4th Be With You Friday, May 4th 6pm-9pm
- Strengthen Your Core with YogaOne Studios Thursday, May 10 6pm-9pm
- Mingle, Mix & Match Theme Night Friday, May 11 6pm-9pm
- Sounds of the Symphony Theme Night Thursday, May 24th 6pm-9pm
To view the complete list and details of all upcoming special shifts and activities at the Houston Food Bank, please visit our Events Calendar.
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