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Published 9/12/25 6:42PM

Weekly Food Pantry Driver

PENOBSCOT BAY YMCA
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rockport, ME
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Pickup, delivery and restocking takes approximately 2 to 3 hours per week. Tuesdays at 9A are ideal, but the schedule is somewhat flexible.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    17+

    Description

    Join us in making a direct impact on local families by helping the Y keep our two free food pantries filled and welcoming for everyone in the community.

    We maintain a “Help Yourself Shelf” in each of our YMCA lobbies (Rockport and Rockland), in partnership with AIO Food Pantry. We’re seeking a dedicated volunteer to:

    • Visit the AIO Food Pantry in Rockland once per week to collect donated items
    • Deliver and restock the shelves at both YMCA locations (Rockland and Rockport)

    This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping behind the scenes and wants to make sure no neighbor goes without. Your efforts will help ensure our shelves are always stocked and accessible to all.

    Location

    On-site

    Penobscot Bay YMCA

    116 Union St, Rockport, ME 04856, USA
    Directions

    The volunteer driver will visit three locations:

    1) AIO Food Pantry (1A Gordon Drive, Rockland) - Select, weigh and pickup food items

    2) Rockland Harbor YMCA (12 Water Street, Rockland)- Deliver and display items in shelves

    2) Penobscot Bay YMCA (116 Union Street, Rockport) - Deliver and display items in shelves

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    All weekly adult volunteers at the YMCA must complete a volunteer application, a background check and complete abuse-prevention training. Our staff will be in touch to provide these materials if you are selected to volunteer.

    All fields are required
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