Support Food For Better Lives

Volunteer support is critical to the mission of food for better lives!  The Houston Food Bank utilizes volunteers six days a week at their main warehouse and we are certain you will have an enjoyable, positive experience, while giving back to our community.

Please register with the Houston Food Bank prior to the scheduled event at http://houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?section=indGpRegistrations&action=conditional&fwID=92647.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Volunteers under the age of 14 must complete a Minor Waiver Form signed by a parent or guardian and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the shift.
• All volunteers under the age of 18 also need a completed Minor Waiver Form signed by a parent or guardian.
• A copy of the Minor Waiver form can be downloaded by clicking the RESOURCES tab on your Volunteer Profile page.

Description of Duties

Varies with the makeup volunteers for shift. Most of the projects at the warehouse involve inspection, sorting, and repackaging of donated food items for community distribution.

Address Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St. Houston, TX. 77029

Directions

From Downtown:  Take IH-10 east and exit Gellhorn St. (exit #774).  Make a U-turn at Gellhorn, stay on feeder and turn right on Portwall St.

Parking Information

If space permits it, you may park in the front parking lot, but in the event of a large volunteer turnout, you may be directed to our overflow lot located behind the building.

Attire Information

CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED - casual dress, long pants (preferred), t-shirt with sleeves.  Bring work gloves if desired.

We count on your generous donation of time; however, if you are unable to make it, please log in to your Volunteer Profile to cancel your registration or contact the Houston Food Bank Volunteer Engagement team at hfbvolunteer@houstonfoodbank.org for additional assistance.

SPECIAL NOTE: Houston Food Bank no longer allows outside food and drinks.

• For your safety, bags and purses are not allowed in project areas.  Lockers are provided for storing any items you don't want to keep in your car, but keep personal and valuable items to a minimum (i.e., electronics, jewelry, money, etc.), as HFB is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
• Special accommodations needed?  Just let us know before your volunteer shift so we can plan accordingly.
• Remember to wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes so your feet are protected and dress in layers so you will be comfortable throughout your shift.
• If you reserved a volunteer shift in the kitchen, you MUST wear long pants or to-the-knee shorts (no short shorts), a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops, crop tops, or sleeveless shirts.

Thank you again for helping the Houston Food Bank meet their mission of food for better lives.  You truly make a difference and we appreciate your time and support!