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Published 1/30/26 3:40PM

Sort and Pack Food Donations

Food Bank of North Alabama
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Huntsville, AL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer events take 2.5 hours per shift
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Hunger, Food Security, Philanthropy, Poverty, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Closed toe shoes and ability to stand on concrete floors for an extended amount of time.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Sort and Pack Food Donations

    Join us in the warehouse for a fast-paced volunteer shift. Volunteers must be 16 years or older and wear closed toe shoes to enter the warehouse. Our shoe policy extends to individuals who are wearing ORTHOPEDIC BOOTS, SLINGS, OR CASTS!

    Please note that you may be in contact with different allergens. If you have contact reactions to any food allergies, please alert a staff member.

    Location

    On-site

    Food Bank of North Alabama

    225 SW Finney Dr, Huntsville, AL 35824, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Working in the warehouse has a lot of different roles. We have a few projects that we run year round and the different project needs will determine what we work on. The Volunteer Coordinator will be sure to walk you through the different shift policies and procedures.

    All projects take place inside a working, active warehouse. We cannot allow anyone to enter the warehouse if they have on open-toe shoes. No exceptions!

    While working in the warehouse, you may need to do the following:

    • Stand on concrete floors for an extended amount of time.
    • Walk on concrete floors for an extended amount of time.
    • Lift boxes that can be as heavy as 40 pounds.
    • Read dates on food packages.

    To maintain a safe working environment, please adhere to the following policies:

    • All volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work in the warehouse.
    • Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes. Please refrain from wearing crocs, shoes without a back, and heels. If your toes are exposed, we cannot let you in the warehouse. This includes ORTHOPEDIC BOOTS!
    • Dress comfortably. The warehouse is not climate controlled and you may get dirty while volunteering.
    • Please refrain from wearing anything with derogatory, divisive, or political messaging.
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