For the past 10 years, retiree Bob Schmidt has volunteered at Feast of Justice in Northeast Philadelphia. Based in Mayfair, the food pantry helps more than 1,500 people a month by distributing groceries, hosting a monthly breakfast and holding workshops on budgeting and other topics.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to fight hunger in Philadelphia.

Because many food pantries and soup kitchens operate with limited resources, they rely on committed volunteers to help them feed people in need. Local nonprofits, such as the Coalition Against Hunger, also offer opportunities to help.

Search our Volunteer Match database to find an opportunity that’s right for you, whether you want to serve meals, package food or educate others about hunger in our community.

“People who come here for food have problems, just like we all do. We give them a place to sit, have a cup of coffee and talk to someone about what’s on their mind.”—Volunteer Margaret Clark, Mount Carmel Baptist Church food pantry, West Philadelphia

Job Descriptions:

Administrative:  Help with bookkeeping, paperwork, filing, data entry, and creation of fliers.

Fundraising: Assistance coordinating fundraising opportunities, finding and writing grants, raising money through the Walk Against Hunger 

Manual Labor: Unloading and sorting food, packing bags, help with set-up and clean up during food distribution

Food Service: Assist in preparation of meals for soup kitchen.