Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Food Bank. They bring our mission to life. Sign up today and discover what good seeds you can sow for all Central Texans.

Volunteer In Our Kitchen

We need your help at our rural Mobile Food Pantry sites, helping distribute food, providing cheerful service to clients, and assisting with set-up and teardown at the distribution site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before signing up to volunteer, read the important information and instructions provided in our FAQ's.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Food Bank. We have weekday and weekend volunteer opportunities—perfect for individuals and groups—helping prepare food donations for distribution and distributing food at mobile food pantries.

We have new health and safety processes (including volunteer eligibility requirements) in place to keep our volunteers, staff, and clients safe. Before signing up to volunteer, please review the important information and instructions provided in our Frequently Asked Questions here.

Volunteering to fulfill a court requirement or other community service hours? Click here.

 

  • Volunteer in our Warehouse

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at how donated food gets from the community to Central Texans in need. You'll inspect, sort, clean, box and prepare donations for distribution.

    Register Individual Request Group

  • Volunteer in our Community Kitchen

    Help make a difference in the lives of thousands of Central Texans by working with our kitchen staff to support our on-site food preparation for multiple meal programs, including Kid's™ Cafe and Summer Meals.

    Register Individual Request Group

  • Volunteer at a Mobile Food Pantry

    Connect with Central Texans all over our service area at a mobile food pantry distribution. You'll help distribute food and provide cheerful service to clients, and assist with set-up and teardown at the distribution site.

    Register Individual

  • Volunteer in our Garden

    Seeking a rigorous outdoor volunteer experience? Come help empower your community as you assist our gardener by shoveling compost, pulling weeds, harvesting produce, and other hands-on needs.

    Register Individual

  • On-Site Pantry Volunteer

    The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is looking for volunteers for our onsite food pantry who can provide one-on-one, direct assistance to clients receiving “Food for Tomorrow”.

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  • Home Delivery Support Volunteer

    The Central Texas Food Bank is dedicated to nourishing our neighbors and leading the community in the fight against hunger. We invite you to be part of our mission by becoming a motivated, mission-driven volunteer.

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(512) 282-2111
6500 Metropolis Drive
Austin, TX 78744

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"To nourish hungry people and lead the community in the fight against hunger."