Sort food for neighbors in need
What is it all about?
Nearly one million individuals experience food insecurity in Arizona. Nationwide, 40% of food is thrown away every year and 1.7 million tons in Arizona alone. SVdP’s Food Reclamation Center processes 3.37 million pounds of donated food annually, where no good food goes to waste. Food is delivered to neighbors in need throughout Arizona by 80+ community-based food pantries in over 100,000 food boxes – it’s “Love in a Box!” This facility is equal parts process engineering and community compassion.
Interested?
Complete our volunteer interest form, and we'll contact you to match you with a great volunteer opportunity.
RegisterWhat to expect
Age Requirements
- Individuals 14+
- Kids 6+ with adults
- Individuals 18+ required for scan line volunteer opportunity
Duties at the Food Bank
- Checking all items measured against quality control standards
- Sorting and organizing items into the appropriate categories and bins
- Cleaning items
- Packing and moving boxes to prepare them to be distributed in the community
Next Steps
Click the button to register, complete the volunteer interest form and one of our volunteer schedulers will reach out within two business days to coordinate a date and time. They'll also share parking instructions, clothing suggestions and other details for your volunteer experience!
Duties for Scan Line Volunteer
- Assists at the end of the scan line in the food bank.
- This includes: sorting scanned items off a conveyor belt; lifting boxes and building pallets; using pallets jacks to move pallets; loading and unloading products; and cleaning the warehouse.
- Volunteers are advised to wear layered clothing in the winter months and light clothing in the summer months.
- This volunteer position requires standing for extended amounts of time, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- The dress code requires closed toe shoes and no tank tops or shorts above the knees.
Locations and times
We require a minimum of 2 hours per shift.
Main Campus
Interested?
Complete our volunteer interest form, and we'll contact you to match you with a great volunteer opportunity.
Register