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You Are the Heartbeat of Our Mission

At CCC Food Bank, volunteers aren’t just extra hands, they are the core of everything we do. From freezing winter mornings to hot summer distributions, our dedicated volunteer team ensures that more than 1 million pounds of food reach local families each year.

Whether you can give two hours a month or serve every week, your time puts meals on the tables of local children, working parents, and seniors.

Find the Role That Fits You

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Food Sorting & Packing

Help inspect, sort, and stock incoming grocery donations, wholesale shipments, and fresh produce. Assemble food boxes to prepare for distribution days.

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Pantry Distribution Support

Serve on the front lines during our weekday distributions. Greet guests, assist with registration, and help pack or carry food packages with warmth and respect.

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Saturday Outdoor Pantry Team

Assist with our once-a-month Saturday parking lot distribution. Help manage drive-through car lines, load pantry items into vehicles, and direct traffic.

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Holiday Distribution

Help collect, organize, and distribute seasonal packages for special initiatives, such as our annual Thanksgiving food box programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Regular shifts take place on Wednesdays (8:30am – 3:30pm), Fridays (8:30am – 12:00pm), and the 4th Saturday of every month (8:30am – 11:30am). Special sorting hours may also be available on non-distribution days.

No experience is necessary! Our friendly staff and experienced team leads provide guidance and orientation at the start of every shift.

For safety, closed-toe shoes are required at all times in the warehouse and distribution areas (sneakers or work boots). Please dress in comfortable layers appropriate for the weather, movement, and light lifting.

Yes! We welcome church groups, civic organizations, corporate teams, families, and students fulfilling community service hours. Please contact us in advance to schedule groups larger than 5 people.

Become a CCC Food Bank Volunteer!

Fill out the short form below and our volunteer coordinator will reach out to answer any questions you may have and to help you schedule your first shift.

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