Serving Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kings Counties California
The official website of

Sponsored by Tah-Heetch Lodge 195

http://www.communityfoodbank.net/
3403 E Central Ave, Fresno, CA 93725

Thank you for your interest in Volunteering with Community Food Bank! The following is a list of our volunteer opportunities. In order to serve you better, we request that you cal (559) 237-3663 or email lgacad@communityfoodbank.net in advance to reserve your volunteer opportunity.

• Holiday Meal Boxes

  Come help us box up holiday meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

  • November 14: 8am - 12pm OR 1pm - 4pm

  • November 21, 8am - 10:30am OR 10:30 AM - 1PM

  • December 12, 8am - 10:30am OR 10:30 AM - 1PM

  • December 19, 8am - 10:30am OR 10:30 AM - 1PM

   

• Corporate Volunteer Program

  Every Third Saturday, 8am - 10:30am.
  This is a program wherein companies can call and request a volunteer experience for their employees. Corporations can setup a special employee volunteer day during the week, OR they can schedule up to 30 volunteers on any third Saturday of the month. During November and December, there is no limit on group size.

   

• Community Volunteer Program

  Every Third Saturday, 10:30am to 1:00pm.
  Community Food Bank is scheduling community groups and individuals on the third Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 1:00pm. We can schedule up to 30 total volunteers from the community. If you would like to schedule more than 30 volunteers for your group, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly at 59-237-3663 ext 106 to make accommodations. During November and December, there is no limit on group size.

   

• Emergency Drought Relief Food Distributions

  Governor Schwarzenegger declared Fresno County as a disaster area due to the drought. We have been distributing emergency food to Firebaugh, Mendota, San Joaquin, Huron and Selma. The funding will cease on October 31st 2009. Volunteers can help distribute food on-site or pre-package it at our central location. Call 559-237-3663 for more information.

   

• Food Sorting and Repackaging

  Monday through Friday, 6am to 2:30pm. Volunteers might sort food donations, repackaged bulk food, make meal boxes or prepare bags of food for our nutrition education program. Close-toed shoes are required, and warm clothing is recommended during the winter months.

   

• Office Assistant

  Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm
  Volunteers might assist with filing, data entry, copying, or preparing mailings.

   

• Neighborhood Markets

  Weekday Morning, 9am - 12pm. Date Varies.
  A supplement to our other services, this program brings fresh produce and other kinds of food directly into the community, "farmers market" style so that individuals can choose which foods they want. Please let us know if you would like to be contacted to help distribute food at our next Neighborhood Market!