Help us help families in need. Currently, there are volunteer opportunities available in our Nutrition Program and on our shopping shifts.
If you are interested, fill out a Volunteer Application » and return to erin@mhcfoodpantry.org or drop it off at 1010 S. Walnut Street Suite G.
Pantry Volunteer
Description: Assist with unloading the delivery truck, stocking, running the store, assisting clients, closing and closing tasks. Lifting required, preferably a minimum of 25 pounds.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week, every week
Days and Times: Monday through Friday between 3:00 and 6:15 pm
Families are welcome to volunteer together as a group.
Food Bank Shopping Volunteer
Description: Assist with selecting the food from the Hoosier Hills Food Bank that MHC provides to patrons. Load food onto our truck, caravan to MHC and unload the truck. This position requires heavy lifting, preferably a minimum of 40 pounds.
Time Commitment: 2 – 3 hours per week, every week
Days and Times: Monday and Wednesday starting at 11 am, Thursday starting at 9:30 am.
Garden Volunteer
Description: Various garden tasks according to season, from prepping garden beds, planting, seed starting to weeding, mulching, harvesting and delivering produce to the Cupboard (1010 S. Walnut). Volunteers welcome any of the shifts listed below (come back in February!), come once or join us the whole season! Kids under 12 are welcome with adult supervision.
Time Commitment: From one to two hours once per week (or more if you are fanatics like us!)
Days and Times: See our Community Garden page for garden work dates and times.
Nutrition Education Volunteer
Description: Organize sample table during pantry hours, help promote nutrition workshops and seminars, research and compile nutritional handout and recipes, organize pantry library, or share your expert knowledge with our clients through your own class.
Time Commitment: 1-5 hours per week, according to volunteers schedules
Days and Times: During pantry hours for some activities, other activities according to volunteers schedules.
