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We love our hunger heroes
Thousands of generous individuals, corporate groups, clubs, students, and faith-based organizations help us sort and distribute food each year. We couldn’t do our work without our volunteers and we are grateful everyday for their support.
New to volunteering?
New volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include: sorting and packing food, distributing at pantries, participating in our nutrition education and cooking classes, helping in our offices, lending a hand at events and more!
Returning volunteers
Returning volunteers
Welcome back! If you already have a volunteer account with us you can view all openings and sign up for your next shift.
Group opportunities
Group opportunities
There are many opportunities as a corporation, small business, community group or family foundation, to support our next-door neighbors in need.
Volunteer core values
Please review these guiding principles, which are central to All Faiths Food Bank, and highlight how we endeavor to represent our mission in the community.
What is a Hunger Hero?
A Hunger Hero is someone who steps up to offer hope for families facing hunger and hardship in our community. We cannot combat food insecurity alone – we need people like YOU who have the desire and courage to answer the call!
Whether you decide to volunteer in one or multiple areas, to help once a month or every week, please know you are the lifeblood that makes our mission possible. Know that your time and energy are valued and appreciated. Know that you will be treated with respect. Know that you are making a positive difference in someone’s life.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Volunteer Spotlight
Spring 2025
Spotlight on Heritage Oaks Volunteers
During the 2013 Super Bowl, neighbors in the Heritage Oaks community gathered to watch the game and found themselves talking about something more: their shared desire to make a meaningful difference close to home.
“One of our friends identified a need and decided we should come together and do something with the Food Bank,” recalls Ruth Scribner, a Heritage Oaks resident. That simple conversation turned into action, and the momentum has continued to grow ever since.
Today, the group raises funds and regularly volunteers at All Faiths Food Bank. “Our group raises money and provides volunteers to come here and help pack,” Ruth shares.
At least once a month, Heritage Oaks volunteers roll up their sleeves to pack food for children facing hunger. During the school year, they also fundraise to support the Backpack Program, which provides healthy, kid-friendly meals and snacks for children to take home on weekends and school holidays.
For fellow volunteer Linda Trageser, the impact feels deeply personal. “There’s so much I can’t do,” she says, “but I can pack a bag of food for kids so they’ll have something to eat on the weekend.”
And for anyone considering getting involved, Linda has this reassurance: the experience is both meaningful and rewarding. “You realize that you’re not only appreciated, but what you’re doing is truly, truly needed.”
We love our volunteers!
2024 Hunger Heroes of the year
Celebrating 54,516 volunteer hours
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