MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GROUP VOLUNTEERS

Middle and high school student groups are welcome to volunteer at the Food Bank.

Volunteering at our warehouse provides students with an opportunity to give back to the community and learn first-hand about hunger and hunger prevention. 

Only one contact person is required to register a school group for a volunteer visit.  All school groups must have the appropriate ratio of chaperones to students (4 students for every 1 adult). 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOURS

Due to health and safety issues elementary school groups cannot be incorporated in volunteer activities.  However, elementary school groups are encouraged to take a tour of the San Diego Food Bank warehouse to educate students about hunger and how the Food Bank serves our community.   

If you would like to schedule a group tour, please contact our volunteer manager, Will McHenry, by email wmchenry@sandiegofoodbank.org or by phone (858) 527-1419 Ext. 19.  We would be happy to assist you in creating a customized visit.

SIGN UP ONLINE

Please nominate ONE group leader to register your group’s visit online. The group leader will indicate the name of the school and the number of volunteers. 

The group leader must ensure that ALL members of the group print and sign the Volunteer waiver form before your group’s volunteer shift. Completed forms must be brought with you on the day of your visit.

Volunteers MUST print and sign the Volunteer Waiver Form before your volunteer shift. Completed forms must be brought with you on the day of your visit.

All volunteers MUST read our Policies and Procedures Document

Policies and Procedures Document

All volunteers MUST download, print, and sign the Volunteer Waiver Form

Volunteer Waiver Form

Click here to sign up today!

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS & CONTACT INFORMATION

All projects involve cleaning, sorting, and/or packing food for distribution, as well as working on assembly lines to prepare boxes or bags of food for our Senior Food Program, Moms & Children Food Program, Food Assistance Program, and the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.

Weekdays: Volunteer shifts are available Tuesday through Friday.
Contact Will McHenry wmchenry@sandiegofoodbank.org, Ext. 19

Evenings: Volunteer shifts are available from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday.
Contact Xavier Hernandez: xhernandez@sandiegofoodbank.org Ext. 15

Saturdays: In addition to our weekday and evening volunteer shifts, we also offer Saturday morning and afternoon shifts.  Saturdays often fill up quickly so it is advisable to schedule in advance. Please note the Food Bank is closed on Sundays. 
Contact: David Ruiz: druiz@sandiegofoodbank.org Ext. 46.