INTERESTED IN SORTING FOOD OR PREPARING MEALS INDOORS?

WAREHOUSE SORTING & PACKING

Job Description: Work together to sort and/or pack produce, nonperishable foods, and household items, preparing them for distribution. Duties may include checking for expiration dates, quality control, labeling cans, bagging product.
When: Monday – Saturday
– Shift 1: 9 AM – 11:30 AM
– Shift 2: 1:30 PM – 4 PM
– Shift 3: 5:30 PM – 8 PM (Wednesday Only)
Where: San Antonio Food Bank – Main Campus
Who: Individuals and groups of up to 60 volunteers. All ages welcomed.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN – SA FOOD BANK

Job Description: Prepare breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks for schools and partner agencies. Volunteers will receive a briefing on the day’s meals to be prepared and assist with packaging meals and kitchen cleanup.
When: Monday – Friday
– Shift 1: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
– Shift 2: 1:30 PM – 4 PM
Where: San Antonio Food Bank – Mays Family Culinary Center
Who: Individuals and groups of up to 20 volunteers. Youth volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN – HAVEN FOR HOPE

Job Description: Assist with the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for residents of Haven for Hope. Other kitchen duties include, but not limited to: all aspects of kitchen clean up; dishwashing, sweeping, mopping.
When: Monday – Sunday
– Shift 1: 6 AM – 9 AM
– Shift 2: 10 AM – 2 PM
– Shift 3: 3 PM – 7 PM
Where: Haven For Hope San Antonio
Who: Individuals and groups of up to 20 volunteers. Youth volunteers must be 15 years of age or older AND accompanied by an adult.

  INTERESTED IN DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY?

CURBSIDE PICKUP

Job Description: Volunteers will be asked to participate in the overall effort of the curbside model to include: checking registration at time of pick up, product sorting and building of carts and distributing of product builds into vehicles as families arrive.
When: Monday – Wednesday, Saturday Mornings
– 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: San Antonio Food Bank – Main Campus
Who: Individuals and groups of up to 30 volunteers. Youth volunteers must be at least 15 years of age AND accompanied by an adult.

  INTERESTED IN FARMING OUTDOORS IN OUR GARDEN & FARMS?

FOOD BANK URBAN FARM

Job Description: Serve in our 25-acre working farm, cultivating fresh produce to provide healthy, nutritious fresh foods for distribution. Work as a group to assist with planting, harvesting, caring for, and cleaning fruits, vegetables, and other edible plants. Other duties may include composting, weeding, digging, hoeing and watering in the field. At times assistance is needed with landscape and property clean up.
When: Schedules vary, please view our volunteer shifts calendar.
– Shift 1:  8:30 AM – 11 AM
Where: San Antonio Food Bank – Urban Farm
Who: Individuals and groups of up to 50 volunteers.

FOOD BANK GARDEN

Job Description:Participate in our effort to grow food in small spaces. This volunteer experience may include interaction with raised garden beds, hydroponic and aquaponic systems, composting, and livestock.
When: Schedule varies, please view our volunteer shifts calendar.
– Shift 1: 8:30 AM – 11 AM
Where: San Antonio Food Bank – Garden
Who: Individuals and groups of up to 50 volunteers.

MISSION SAN JUAN FARM

Job Description: In a unique partnership between the San Antonio Food Bank and the National Park Service, you can volunteer to farm in the historic Mission San Juan farm. Participate in our effort to grow food using a historic method of farming practices. Farm tasks will vary seasonally but our volunteers most frequently aid in planting, transplanting, harvesting, weeding, and mulching. 
When: Schedule varies, please view our volunteer shifts calendar.
– Shift 1: 8:30 AM – 11 AM
Where: Mission San Juan Farm
Who: Individuals and groups of up to 50 volunteers.

  BECOME AN APPLE CORPS VOLUNTEER

An Apple Corps Volunteer is a leadership volunteer role that commits giving time consistently and regularly at the San Antonio Food Bank. Join a dedicated group of volunteers that teach, lead and mentor other volunteers. This opportunity is perfect for retirees and students that are off for the summer & holidays. **Requires prescreening and willingness to make at least a three month commitment to a regular schedule. Volunteers must be 18 years old and must be professional at all times.

To become an Apple Corps Volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Services team at 210.431.8388 or volunteer@safoodbank.org.