FOOD: Food Pantry Operations Volunteer

Directly contribute to fighting hunger and supporting vulnerable communities in San Diego by volunteering at Partnership for a Better San Diego's food pantry in Mission Valley.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with transporting food from donors to the pantry
• Help load and unload the food pantry truck
• Organize and sort food donations to ensure a smooth distribution process
• Distribute items to recipients on distribution days; monitor inventory levels and replenish as needed
• Engage with pantry recipients with kindness, empathy, and a non-judgmental manner
• Support the set up and break down of food distributions

Training Provided: On-site training will be provided at the beginning of the shift.

Attire: Closed-toe, non-slip shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

Physical Requirements: Lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs; stand for many hours at a time. Unfortunately, the opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations.

Accessibility: The space where this project takes place is not wheelchair accessible.

Weather: Food distributions occur rain or shine. If a volunteer does not feel comfortable working in this environment, please notify the pantry coordinator as soon as possible.

Photos: Volunteers may not take photos of clients but may have photos taken of them.

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e‑mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

The mission of Partnership for a Better San Diego is to combat food insecurity and promote economic stability in San Diego and Imperial counties by empowering underserved populations. They strengthen the local hospitality sector and advance the labor movement through workforce development programs that create access to quality union jobs.

Population Served: Families, homeless, immigrants, refugees or ethnic groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), low‑income communities, military/veterans, offenders/ex-offenders, people with disabilities, people with health‑based concerns.

Activity Type: Collecting, sorting & packaging; food preparation & meal services.

Requirements: Minimum age 18+; court‑ordered volunteer allowed.

Please respond to the following questions in order to sign up for this opportunity:

Your donation means more volunteers making an impact on San Diego nonprofits, schools, and parks.