Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to be involved with Food Bank of Central New York.

Our volunteers are at the core of our mission - assisting us every day in our warehouse, office space, and out in the community. Volunteers currently assist in the following roles:

• Grocery Rescue Assistant

  • Food Packing/Sorting Assistant: Volunteers will assist with sorting and boxing food for distribution
  • School Bag Packing Assistant: Volunteers will assist with creating bags of food for distribution to children within the Syracuse City School District

• Special Event Volunteer

• Mobile Food Pantry Assistant: Volunteers will help distribute  food to the community and neighbors in need

Volunteers may be required to lift small packages (up to 30 lbs.), should have good organizational skills, and must be at least 14 years of age to work in our warehouse or 16 to help with Mobile Food Pantry. Volunteers should dress comfortably, however closed toe shoes are required in the warehouse at all times.

To view our full volunteer handbook, please click HERE.

Interested in volunteering? Click the button below to view and sign-up for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Interested in volunteering as a group? Click the button below to fill out our group request form.

For questions or for more information, please contact Sara Tucker, Volunteer Coordinator, at (315) 437-1899 ext. 223.

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