We welcome individuals, families and small groups of friends to get involved as volunteers at Oregon Food Bank. From sorting canned food donations to leading nutrition education classes, our volunteers make a big difference in the community.
There are many ways to help. Read our list below to find one that appeals most to you.
Food repackTurn bulk food into ready to use, family-friendly packages in OFB's Volunteer Action Center, sort and inspect perishable food through OFB's Fresh Alliance program, or join us for a fast-paced, food sorting adventure in our Food Recovery Center. Learn more.
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Help a local agencyMake a direct impact, close to home, by volunteering at one of Oregon Food Bank's partner agencies. Opportunities may include stocking shelves, preparing emergency food boxes or helping with office or maintenance work. Learn more. |
Community outreachCreate a ripple effect in the community to benefit the fight against hunger. Community outreach volunteers share information about OFB, about hunger and about the ways that people can make a difference.
Learn more.
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Office help and interns From filing, to copying, to database projects, there are many ways for volunteers to lend a hand in our offices. Office volunteers help OFB keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Learn more. |
Nutrition Education Join a three person team for a six-week series of classes to teach hands-on cooking and nutrition education classes to groups of low-income children, teens, teen parents or adults. Learn more. |
Learning GardensGet your hands dirty growing organic fruits and vegetables for hunger-relief agencies, mentor youth in the garden or lead workshops to teach low-income participants to grow a portion of their own food. Learn more. |
