Offsite Volunteering
Volunteers can help in distributing food and school supplies at special events.
Food Distribution Events
Quick Facts
Where: Various locations throughout our southeast Texas service area
Who: Individuals and groups
When: As needed
Age Requirement: At least 16 years old (Volunteers age 16 & 17 are required to have a completed Minor Waiver Form signed by a parent or guardian)
Dress Code: For your safety, all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and sleeved shirts; face covering or mask required
Other: Work is typically performed outdoors; be sure to bring bottled water and a hat, gloves and sunscreen; must be able to stand for an extended period of time and safely lift/carry 30- 40 lbs.
Volunteers are often needed in helping us hand out food boxes to our neighbors at events such as a donor sponsored food distribution. These events are hands-on and a great way for you to see firsthand the impact of your service. We invite you to volunteer at an upcoming food distribution site by registering today.
Community Assistance Program (CAP)
Quick Facts
Where: Houston near Spring Branch
Who: Individuals and groups up to 20
When: Once a month
Age Requirement: At least 16 years old
Dress Code: For your safety, all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and sleeved shirts.
The Community Assistance Program (CAP) with the Houston Food Bank assists families with applying for Texas State Benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid/CHIP, and TANF. The CAP program also distributes food using a “Farmer’s Market” approach to Harris county and surrounding counties as an aid for families to reach self-sufficiency. Our food distribution events are hands-on and a great way for you to see firsthand the impact of your service. We invite you to volunteer at our Spring Branch location by registering today.
Food for Change
Quick Facts
Where: Various sites across Houston and surrounding areas
Who: Individuals and groups up to 20
When: Numerous opportunities are available each month
Age Requirement: At least 16 years old
Dress Code: For your safety, all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and sleeved shirts.
Be out in the community to help make change! Food for Change is looking for volunteers to help set up and distribute food in our mobile walk-in pantry; we also need volunteers to do neighbor intake. Shifts available throughout the week and weekend.
Senior Box Distribution
Quick Facts
Where: 72 sites across Harris County
Who: Individuals and Groups up to 10
When: Numerous opportunities are available throughout the month
Age Requirement: At least 13 years old
Dress Code: For your safety, all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and sleeved shirts.
Help move and load boxes into cars for seniors who pick up food during monthly distributions at area community centers and other locations.
Teachers Aid
Quick Facts
Where: Teachers Aid Center (8353 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77029)
Who: Individuals and Groups up to 20
When: Numerous opportunities are available throughout the school year
Age Requirement: At least 13 years old
Dress Code: For your safety, all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and sleeved shirts.
Our Teacher’s Aid program provides school supplies to teachers who work in low income areas, saving teacher’s money and helping their students succeed. Volunteers can choose convenient weekday shifts to help stock and organize items on the shelves and prepare the area for teacher pick-ups. On the weekend shift, volunteers will help check customers in and out, assist them with shopping and stock and organize school supplies.
Dollars For Doers
Double the value of your volunteer time! Find out if your employer recognizes their employees’ volunteer hours with a gift to the Houston Food Bank.
For questions regarding volunteering, please contact:
Volunteer Services Hotline
832-369-9390