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Published 10/10/25 11:47AM

Food Pantry Volunteer - Des Moines

IMPACT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Shifts are usually 2- to 4-hours weekly, monthly or one-time opportunities, we are flexible!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Onboarding documents include a Confidentiality Agreement, Waiver of Liability, Photo Release Document, Handbook Acknowledgement, and the USDA Civil Rights Document. Additional trainings may be provided throughout your time volunteering with IMPACT.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Food Pantry Volunteer - Des Moines

    IMPACT is looking for volunteers who are interested in supporting neighbors in their community at our Des Moines location. We are located in the Drake Neighborhood in Des Moines and have many different types of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers at our food pantry help families shopping in the food pantry, bagging groceries, welcoming guests, weighing and organizing donations, and keeping our pantry clean, organized and running smoothly, among many other opportunities. We also have opportunities at the front desk where volunteers can contribute to greeting families and individuals as they come in, scheduling appointments, and checking neighbors in to be seen by our Family Services Specialists.

    Volunteer hours are between 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

    Please join us for a one-time or ongoing volunteer experience. For more information, reach out to us, at volunteers@impactcap.org or 515-777-5532.

    Or signup now, at www.impactcap.org/volunteer

    5 shifts available:

    • 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST

    Location

    On-site
    3226 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please submit an application online or reach out to the Volunteer Manager at volunteers@impactcap.org.

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