Volunteer & give
The pantry runs on neighbors. Here's how to pitch in, from two hours a month to a bag of groceries.
Volunteer shifts
Two hours, ages 14 and up (under 18 with an adult). Wear closed shoes. Sign up by phone or come to an orientation.
Sort and stock
Mon 6pm to 8pm
Unpack deliveries, check dates, fill the shelves.
Open hours crew
Tue, Thu or Sat, any open hours
Greet people, refill tables, help carry bags to cars.
Doorstep drivers
Thu 2pm to 4pm
Bring boxes to homebound neighbors. Need a car and a license.
New volunteer orientation: first Monday of the month, 5:30pm. Call (555) 555-0118 to save a spot.
What to donate
Bring food on open days. Unopened and in date, please.
Most needed
- Peanut butter and canned tuna or chicken
- Cooking oil, rice and dry beans
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Diapers (sizes 4 to 6) and baby wipes
- Pads, tampons, soap and toothpaste
Please don't bring
- Opened or home-canned food
- Anything past its date
- Alcohol
Extra zucchini? Garden produce is welcome from June to October.
Give money
We buy fresh food from local wholesalers at a deep discount, so a little goes a long way. About $1 buys three meals.
The pantry is a registered nonprofit and gifts are tax-deductible. Prefer a check? Mail it to the church hall, attention Pantry.