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

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!

 

Fall 2024 Volunteer Spotlight

 

 

Volunteer Spotlight: Colleen McMenamin Makes a Difference While Having Fun and Building Relationships

After retiring from a fulfilling career at Catholic Charities, one of All Faiths Food Bank’s partner agencies, Colleen continues to support the community by volunteering at School Pantries. “I always felt that not a single person in this country, but particularly Sarasota, should go hungry,” Colleen says. After a year of giving her time, Colleen has established meaningful relationships with fellow volunteers. “I really love the other volunteers…they’re all in it for the same thing — to help people and have fun,” she says. To anyone considering taking the leap, Colleen has an encouraging word to share from her own experience. “I find it fun and rewarding, and you’re helping people. It’s really a win-win for everybody.”

 

We love our volunteers!

2023 Hunger Heroes of the year

Celebrating 52,369 volunteer hours

 

 

Proud volunteer appreciation sponsor

All Faiths Food Bank is fully committed to attracting and retaining diverse talent in order to better reflect the wide variety of experiences and views of the many different stakeholders with whom we are connected. We will invest in actively recruiting, engaging and fostering diversity in our board, volunteers and workforce while providing a work environment that promotes equity and inclusion.
We commit to providing policies, systems and a culture where our board, volunteers, staff and those we serve will be afforded equitable access and opportunities to reach their full potential and feel valued, respected and supported.