The Food Shelf depends entirely on the support of our dedicated volunteers, whose efforts make it an invaluable resource for our community. We are deeply grateful for their commitment. We invite you to join our volunteer team and be part of an energized group focused on serving our neighbors. Your involvement will help us continue to provide essential support to those in need. Consider making a difference today!

Training is provided for all volunteer positions.

Other volunteer opportunities:

Delivery support role: Volunteers work a couple of Monday shifts a month from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.

• Work with SOTV Food Shelf Operation Leaders and a team of volunteers to perform inventory, shelve incoming product, and prep for Tuesday’s food shelf families. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Rescue support volunteer (RSVs): Volunteers work shifts on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday or Thursday mornings or 2nd and 4th Tuesday or Thursday mornings, approximately 2.5 – 3 hours.

• Prior to the delivery at our food shelf, RSVs go through our current inventory and stock shelves with fresh items. RSVs assist with the rescue food deliveries  as it arrives by recording the weight, sorting, and shelving the product. Shift is finished after these tasks are completed.

Food shelf volunteer (FSV) responsibilities: Volunteers need to commit to a minimum of two regular shifts each month. We work around vacations, etc. Shifts are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm or 1:00 – 4:30 pm. 

• Volunteers pre-pack the food for families doing curbside pickup or assist a family member wanting to shop in the food shelf, weigh outgoing food, deliver the food to the curb, ensure shelves are well-stocked, clean and organize the food shelf. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds (a grocery bag).

Substitute volunteer:
Willing to fill-in once or twice every 4 – 6 weeks on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays.

Interested? Contact the Food Shelf.