Click here to view the VolunteerHub, our new volunteer scheduling system.

Most of our volunteer opportunities are "on-going," meaning that we need volunteers on a
regular basis either year-round or for a full season. Unless otherwise noted,
unsupervised volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Exceptions are made at the
discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator.

Food Sorting: Volunteers sort food into different food categories, check expiration dates,
discard damaged product or products otherwise unfit for human consumption and check
recalled items.

Afterschool Feeding Program: Help assist the kitchen staff with assembling and packing
meals for children at the Food Bank's Afterschool Feeding sites. Volunteers should be able to stand for extended periods of time. No cooking skills needed.

Shopper's Choice: Volunteers help stock the small shopping area in the warehouse from which agencies shop for needed products. Volunteers sort and organize food and non-food items by type. Some heavy lifting is needed and volunteers stand on their feet for extended periods of time.

Summer Feeding Program Volunteer: Help assemble and pack breakfast and lunches for children in various summer programs. Volunteer are needed during the summer months, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteer should be able to stand for an extended period of time. Unsupervised volunteers ages 14 and up are accepted for this volunteer position.

Clerical: Assist staff members with various clerical tasks including data entry, filing, phone calls, mass mailings and other tasks as needed. Volunteers should have basic computer knowledge and good clerical skills. Minimum age: 18 years old

The Market: Volunteers are needed to help staff The Market, the Food Bank's low-cost food store in the Catholic Charities Thrift Center at 23rd and Bowers Streets in Wilmington. For more information, please contact Ed Matarese at ematarese@fbd.org.

Nutrition: Assist the Food Bank's Community Nutritionist with various classes and programs in the community. Minimum age: 18 years old

Store Front Food Drive Organizer: Organize a community-wide food drive at a local grocery story. Click here for more information about this opportunitiy.

Other volunteer tasks include cleaning coolers, general cleaning and maintenance, packing children's food backpacks, assisting with special events and more.

Click here to contact our Volunteer Coordinator or call her at (302) 292-1305 ext 215. For volunteer opportunities in Kent and Sussex Counties, contact our Milford Volunteer Coordinator by clicking here or call (302) 424-3301 ext 103.