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FOOD: San Diego Food Bank



The San Diego Food Bank feeds, on average, 370,000 people per month, and they rely entirely on our volunteers to inspect, sort, and package tons of food for distribution every day. Join us as we sort and package food to be distributed to the homeless, homebound, seniors, and others.

Volunteer tasks may include:

  • Cleaning and packaging fresh produce for immediate distribution.

  • Inspecting, sorting, boxing, and labeling food donations.

  • ​Assembling food packages for our Senior Food Program, Moms & Children Food Program, Food Assistance Program, and our Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.


You must complete these steps in order to attend the project!

  1. Register for the shift in HandsOn San Diego. HandsOn San Diego registration closes one week in advance of the project date to ensure time for volunteers to register through the food bank as well. This must be done every time you attend the project.

  2. Create an account with the San Diego Food Bank at least 5 days before the project: https://sdfb.volunteerhub.com/events/index

  3. Before the project (at least a week prior), you will then receive a UNIQUE CODE from the HandsOn Team Leader, Debbie, in order to sign up on the FB site. Sign Up for the same shift you selected on HandsOn San Diego. This must be done every time you attend the project

You will be turned away and unable to volunteer if you do not complete all of these steps in advance. No exceptions!

 Contact the HandsOn Team Leader for your project if you have any questions.


Important Information

  • Dress in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

  • Closed-toed shoes are a must!

  • Volunteers aged 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult.  We require a ratio of 1 adult for every 4 children.

  • Volunteers arriving more than 10 minutes late will not be allowed to volunteer for that shift as the San Diego Food Bank must lock their doors in the evenings and weekends. Let your Team Leader know if you plan to arrive late.

The opportunity date and time you are looking for is no longer available.
Hunger & Homelessness
Low-income communities
Collecting, Sorting & Packaging

Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:16+

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