Houston Food Bank East Branch

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Volunteering at Houston Food Bank East Branch

Volunteer projects vary based on need and may include sorting food, repacking dry food into family-sized bags and stocking the Portwall Pantry.

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Volunteer at Houston Food Bank East Branch

Volunteers 14 years and younger MUST have a responsible adult parent/guardian present while performing community service hours here at Houston Food Bank.

*All court-mandated minors must have a parent or guardian present during orientation and while completing a volunteer shift.*

Closed toe shoes and sleeved shirts are required.

All volunteers must complete the waiver form in order to volunteer in our facility. You acknowledge the waiver when creating a volunteer profile or signing the physical sign-in sheet upon arrival.

Adult Liability Waiver

Minor Liability Waiver

Volunteer Shifts

Morning Monday – Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Afternoon* Monday – Saturday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
*The warehouse afternoon shift is typically closed the first Tuesday of each month to allow our staff the time to attend a monthly meeting.
Evening Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sundays Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Upcoming Volunteer Shift Closures

Date Shifts
3/29/24 All shifts closed
4/02/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
5/07/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
6/26/24 All shifts closed
6/04/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
6/27/24 All shifts closed
6/28/24 All shifts closed
7/02/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
7/26/24 All shifts closed
8/06/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
9/03/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
9/26/24 All shifts closed
10/01/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
11/05/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
12/03/24 1pm-4pm shift closed
Volunteer at Houston Food Bank East Branch

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Volunteer at Houston Food Bank East Branch

For questions regarding volunteering, please contact:

Volunteer Services Hotline
832-369-9390