Food Bank Volunteer San Antonio

Volunteers Like You Are Essential To Providing Food For Our Neighbors In Need

Our volunteer opportunities range from our sorting room, warehouse, curbside and mobile distributions, community kitchen, garden and farm, and more. Donate your time as an individual, group, or company all abilities and ages welcome.

COVID-19 NOTICE:Masks and temperature checks are now optional in San Antonio Food Bank facilities, including indoor and outdoor operations. We will continue thorough cleanings at all of our volunteer locations before, during, and after volunteer shifts. If you feel sick, please reschedule your visit for the safety of yourself and others. We will continue to monitor the virus within our community and make revisions to our policy accordingly.

Client Interaction Service Opportunities

Volunteers are able to interact directly with individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Opportunities range from facilitating classes to providing hygiene items to clients, as needed. Radical compassion is required, when speaking or engaging with clients in any capacity.

After your application is submitted, you will receive email instructions to complete an online background check for a cost of $6. After receiving your application and background check, a staff member of Haven for Hope will call you to discuss your schedule and volunteer opportunities.

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Mission San Juan Farm

Job Description: In a unique partnership between the San Antonio Food Bank and the National Park Service, you can volunteer to farm in the historic Mission San Juan farm. Participate in our effort to grow food using a historic method of farming practices. Farm tasks will vary seasonally but our volunteers most frequently aid in planting, transplanting, harvesting, weeding, and mulching. When: Schedule varies, please view our volunteer shifts calendar. Shift 1: 8:30 AM 11 AMWhere: Mission San Juan FarmWho: Individuals and groups of up to 50 volunteers.

Soldiers Angels Provides Monthly Food Assistance For San Antonio Veterans

Watch the video to learn more about our monthly food assistance events now. Or scroll down to register.

Veterans in need of food support can register now to get approximately 75 lbs. of groceries, at no cost. Volunteers always needed to package and hand out the food.

San Antonio veteran food assistance is provided monthly to veterans in need by Soldiers Angels during the Veteran Mobile Food Distribution event. Veterans must register ahead of time to receive support.

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Community Kitchen Haven For Hope

Job Description: Assist with the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for residents of Haven for Hope. Other kitchen duties include, but not limited to: all aspects of kitchen clean up dishwashing, sweeping, mopping.When: Monday Sunday Shift 1: 6 AM 9 AM Shift 2: 10 AM 2 PM Shift 3: 3 PM 7 PMWhere: Haven For Hope San AntonioWho: Individuals and groups of up to 20 volunteers. Youth volunteers must be 15 years of age or older AND accompanied by an adult.

Fighting Hunger Doesnt Always Start With A Meal It Starts With Those Who Serve

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SAN ANTONIO The San Antonio Food Bank is asking the community to help sign up for volunteer shifts throughout the summer to keep up with the demand for food assistance.

Volunteering has so many wins: proven health benefits for the individual when the service is given altruistically helps the Food Bank be incredibly efficient in meeting the need and builds community amongst neighbors who might not otherwise work next to each other. Join us and reap the benefits, said Eric S. Cooper President & CEO for San Antonio Food Bank.

The San Antonio Food Banks volunteer opportunities range from being in the sorting room, warehouse, garden, farm areas, community kitchen, and even at the off-site community kitchen at Haven for Hope.

Whether youre an individual, group, or company there are many opportunities to volunteer.

Shown below are some of the most needed locations that need help with volunteers

The Food Bank kitchen at Haven for Hope homeless shelter

Available shifts include the following:

• Breakfast from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dinner from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Najim Childrens Meals Kitchen at the Food Banks main campus

• Morning from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mega mobile food distributions, each Friday — sites can vary

• Morning from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

To sign up for a volunteer position with the San Antonio Food Bank, click or tap here.

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Become An Apple Corps Volunteer

An Apple Corps Volunteer is a leadership volunteer role that commits giving time consistently and regularly at the San Antonio Food Bank. Join a dedicated group of volunteers that teach, lead and mentor other volunteers. This opportunity is perfect for retirees and students that are off for the summer & holidays. **Requires prescreening and willingness to make at least a three month commitment to a regular schedule. Volunteers must be 18 years old and must be professional at all times.

To become an Apple Corps Volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Services team at 210.431.8388 or volunteer@safoodbank.org.

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San Antonio Food Bank Needs Volunteers

Jul 8, 2020 | Announcements

The San Antonio Food Bank needs volunteers. Due to COVID-19 cases and the way that the disease continues to spread, the San Antonio Food Bank is serving more people than normal. Many people around San Antonio, Texas, and the world have been negatively affected by the global pandemic.

The food bank needs 400 volunteers per week to serve those in need during the pandemic. However, they currently only have about 100 people that have signed up to volunteer this week and in the weeks to come. You can register to volunteer at the food bank by signing up at

Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper explains that the lack of people volunteering to assist the food bank could result in some food distribution events being postponed or even canceled. Its also possible that the events that do not have to be postponed or canceled will probably see longer lines with slower distribution rates for clients due to the lack of manpower to help assist.

The only requirement for registering to help the food bank in San Antonio is to be 18 years of age or older. Register online at to give the food bank all the help they need.

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Volunteer At The San Antonio Food Bank

Since its inception in 1980, the San Antonio Food Bank has been a major force in the fight against hunger in the San Antonio community. As a member of the Feeding America national coalition of food banks, the San Antonio Food Bank serves as a regional hub for food distribution to 200 partner food pantries scattered throughout Bexar and 15 surrounding counties in Southwest Texas. In 2020 alone, it collected and distributed 80 million pounds of food, providing meals to 120,000 individuals each week. To provide such a large degree of food assistance, the Food Bank requires the help of more than 100 volunteers each day to sort, package, and distribute the donated food items. Many of these volunteers participate as organized church groups who regularly assist the work of the Food Bank.

ACTS Core of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is currently reviewing ways to better advance the Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service missions of the ACTS movement within the St. Francis community. As part of the Service mission, ACTS Core is organizing groups of St. Francis volunteers to assist in the vital work provided by the San Antonio Food Bank.

In 2021, St. Francis parishioners participated in a total of 36 San Antonio Food Bank volunteer sessions. Working with other volunteers present during those sessions, we created over 100,000 meals for the San Antonio community.

Haven for Hope Community Kitchen:

Our inaugural curbside pickup team

Community Kitchen Sa Food Bank

Job Description: Prepare breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks for schools and partner agencies. Volunteers will receive a briefing on the days meals to be prepared and assist with packaging meals and kitchen cleanup.When: Monday Friday Shift 1: 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Shift 2: 1:30 PM 4 PMWhere: San Antonio Food Bank Mays Family Culinary CenterWho: Individuals and groups of up to 20 volunteers. Youth volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

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Only Through Your Efforts Can We Achieve Our Mission Of Helping Feed The Hungry In New Braunfels And Southwest Texas

As the New Braunfels Food Bank continues to provide essential services to the community, we understand that those who choose to volunteer with us may put themselves in increased risk as first-responders. During our COVID-19 response, we are committed to fulfilling our mission with adherence to stringent protocols to protect all who serve. We encourage each volunteer to evaluate their own personal health prior to volunteering and that you review all recommended safety precautions as a first-responder volunteer.

During this challenging time, with cases in the community at record high levels the Food Bank has been exposed by clients, volunteers, and staff who have tested positive. We are doing everything possible to ensure your safety when you volunteer. We follow guidelines as outlined by the CDC for any person who is found to be positive. We believe when guidelines are followed during ones volunteer service, the opportunity for transmission of COVID-19 is mitigated.

• Deep cleaning Food Bank staff are continuously doing deep cleanings at all of our volunteer locations before, during and after volunteer shifts.
• Closely Monitoring Personal Health We ask that if you are feeling sick, you cancel your registration and come back after you are certain you have no symptoms nor contracted COVID-19.

Thank you for volunteering!

Farm Outdoors In Our Garden & Farms

FARM OUTDOORS IN OURGARDEN & FARMS

If you are an individual or group interested in volunteering outdoors, our Food Bank has many opportunities for you to get involved.

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The San Antonio Food Bank is a 501 non-profit organization providing millions of pounds of food to more than 500 charitable organizations in Southwest Texas serving those in need. In addition to food distribution, the San Antonio Food Bank provides numerous programs that not only solve the immediate problems of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security.

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Project Kindness At Daisys Barn Animal Welfare Education For Children

*** Due to the COVID19 pandemic, Project Kindness at Daisys Barn is limited. ***

Download the 5 animal freedoms coloring page: Daisys Barn Coloring Page

Daisys Barn hosts Project Kindness presentations. Students can learn about livestock and how they tie in to sustainable farming methods. If you would like to schedule a visit to Daisys Barn, please fill out this form.

Food Banks In San Antonio And New Braunfels In Need Of Volunteers

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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas Food Banks in San Antonio and New Braunfels have been struggling to keep up with increasing demand. Not because of a lack of generosity, but a lack of volunteers.

You might not be seeing me as much, Alex Davis explained to Food Bank President and CEO Eric Cooper Wednesday Morning.

Davis had been volunteering at the New Braunfels Food Bank for over two years, but his new job with H-E-B means he’ll have to cut back. Cooper considers this a success.

It’s a relationship and seeing that relationship progress and evolve, Cooper said. It brings joy, but there is this struggle, right? because we need the help.

It does come at a rough time though. Cooper says both the New Braunfels and San Antonio Food Banks have been short on volunteers recently.

“It’s the volunteerism that we’re really lacking at this time, he said. We just have shifts that take 50 people, and only 10 register.”

Part of that is because of an expected lull that comes around this time of year.

“Because of vacations and all the distractions that happen during the summer, we actually see less volunteers at a time when it’s the busiest demand, Cooper said.

But, he says inflation and supply issues have increased both the need in the community and the strain on their system.

“Typically, we’ve been feeding about 90 thousand people a week, Cooper said. That number today is over 100 thousand people a week.”

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‘grateful That Im Able To Do This’: Food Bank Volunteer Looks Forward To Serving Community During Holiday Season

SAN ANTONIO â Tony Ferrao is what you call an apple corps volunteer, doing whatever needs to be done at the San Antonio Food Bank.

âGotta keep fit and grateful that Iâm able to do this,â Ferrao said. âWeâre here about four days a week. Monday through Thursday. Come here pretty much every day if we can.â

Answering the call to assist with food distributions, Ferrao and his wife started volunteering in May. At 69 the Air Force retiree makes the most of his time.

âI love the city and the people,â Ferrao said. âJust the feeling of caring and giving. Thatâs what drew me here.â

The food bank serves 120,000 people each week. Volunteers sort, pack and distribute food to those in need, making sure families have fresh food, especially around the holidays.

âDuring the holidays you have less people who are willing to volunteer,â James Douglas, Cole High School senior said, while volunteering. âItâs just really important that even though weâre going out to celebrate, we also make sure that weâre impacting people in a great way.â

Texas ranks second in the nation for food insecurity. The food bank says nearly half of its clients work and still canât afford food.

âSometimes the people who need help the most arenât overseas or far away,â David Palazzola, an Air Force volunteer said. âSometimes they are right here, right at home.â

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Organized 3 annual events each of the 4 years, during which up to 120 students crafted holiday and appreciation cards for recipients at domestic and international military bases and hospitals . Annually presented student awards for high levels of civic involvement via volunteer service. Estimate of 4,000 cards sent to military recipients during my 4 year tenure as Chair.

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Warehouse Sorting & Packing

Job Description: Work together to sort and/or pack produce, nonperishable foods, and household items, preparing them for distribution. Duties may include checking for expiration dates, quality control, labeling cans, bagging product.When: Monday Saturday Shift 1: 9 AM 11:30 AM Shift 2: 1:30 PM 4 PM Shift 3: 5:30 PM 8 PM Where: San Antonio Food Bank Main CampusWho: Individuals and groups of up to 60 volunteers. All ages welcomed.

Volunteers Of All Ages Welcome

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SAN ANTONIO The San Antonio Food Bank is sending out a plea for volunteers, calling it an urgent crisis.

Its a bit of a collision: a combination of volunteer fatigue and businesses opening up coupled with as many as 250,000 kids being at risk for hunger this summer. Summer is traditionally our highest time of need and were usually in great shape with volunteers for the summer. The pandemic, however, has changed the landscape for volunteers and we are in a serious crisis, said Eric Cooper, President/CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank in a press release.

Volunteers are needed to prepare meals in the food banks three kitchens, as well as to pack food boxes at the warehouse and work mobile food distributions.

Volunteers must be 15 years or older to volunteer at the Haven for Hope Kitchen and 16 years old at the SA Food Bank Community Kitchen. There are other opportunities for volunteers of all ages, but volunteers younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Information on dates, time, age restrictions, and more can be found at the Food Banks volunteer website.

There are even full-time service opportunities available through the Food Banks partnership with AmeriCorps and Equal Heart. AmeriCorps Members receive a bi-weekly living allowance and an end-of-term education award. Application information can be found online.

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San Antonio Food Bank Urban Farm Save To Favorites

Job Description: This is a 25 acre working farm, cultivating fresh produce to provide healthy, nutritious fresh foods for distribution. Volunteers work as a group to assist the farmer with planting, harvesting, caring for, and cleaning fruits, vegetables, and other edible plants. Other duties may include composting, weeding, digging, hoeing and watering in the field. At times assistance is needed with landscape and property clean up. Come and get your hands in the dirt!

To register for a volunteer shift please visit https://safoodbank.org/ways-to-help/give-time/