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| If you are interested in any of the following volunteer positions please contact: kdunn@sandiegofoodbank.org. |
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What do volunteers do at the Food Bank?
Food Sorting -You can support the heart of our operation by ensuring that donated food is sorted, cleaned, packed and ready for member agencies when they visit the Food Bank. Individual & Group Friendly
Bagging and Boxing - Each month Food Bank volunteers prepare 7,000 food boxes, 1,200 Senior Brown Bags, and 1,500 emergency food bags for distribution. Group Friendly
Distributing Food - Help sign people in & distribute food boxes. Individual & Small Group Friendly. Click here for distribution sites most in need of assistance.
Hosting Food Drives - If you would like to organize a food and fund drive at your school, business or civic group we will provide food collection barrels, boxes, bags, and other materials to help you. |
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Do I need to schedule in advance?
Yes! All projects must be scheduled in advance. No walk-ins are permitted. Once you’re on the schedule you’ll receive a project confirmation. Your project confirmation will include some information about what you’ll be doing, directions to the San Diego Food Bank or your project site, and a list of our policies and procedures. |
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Can I bring a group?
We welcome corporate teams, office groups, schools, service organizations, alumni groups, associations, families, fraternities and sororities, and religious organizations. Our volunteer projects can accommodate groups of various sizes and can provide team-building opportunities. For groups of 15 or more we will schedule additional evening projects. Groups must schedule in advance. Contact kdunn@sandiegofoodbank.org. |
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Can children volunteer at the Food Bank?
Volunteering is a great way to teach children about service. An adult must accompany all children and youth under the age of 14. In partnership with Volunteer San Diego, the San Diego Food Bank has a youth volunteer project the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of every month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. |
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Can I complete court-assigned community service hours?
You sure can. The intake procedure is the same and you must sign-up in advance. |
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WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
The Food Bank is located at 9850 Distribution Ave off Miramar Rd, 92121.
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What should I wear?
The dress code at the Food Bank is casual and comfortable. Sneakers, work shoes or boots are required. No heels, open-toed shoes or sandals are permitted in the warehouse. The warehouse is not temperature-controlled, so layers are a good idea. Please leave purses, jewelry and other valuables at home or locked in your car. The San Diego Food Bank will not be responsible for any missing personal belongings. For distributions we suggest bringing sunscreen and water. |
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