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Published 9/15/25 7:36PM

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed (El Cajon)

The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near El Cajon, CA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    One shift per month minimum
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    200
    Cause Areas:
    Disaster Relief, Hunger, Food Security, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    volunteers must be able to work independently, we are not accepting court ordered volunteers.

    Description

    Food Pantry Volunteers Needed (El Cajon)

    Join Our Food Pantry Volunteer Team!

    Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us sort and distribute food to those in need. Your efforts will bring smiles and hope to many!

    What You’ll Do:

    • Sort and Pack: Organize canned goods and non-perishable items in our food pantry.
    • Distribute Joy: Assist in handing out food boxes or bags to our community members.
    • Recycle and Refresh: Disassemble boxes, discard expired food, and help keep our pantry clean and stocked for the next service day.
    • Be A Shopping Buddy: Receive a shopping list and help gather items from the pantry, ensuring our clients get exactly what they need.

    Qualifications:

    • Heart for Service: Must be able to work with the public and have a passion for helping homeless and low-income individuals.
    • Strength and Stamina: Able to lift and carry a 20-pound food bag and stand for most of the shift.
    • Bilingual Bonus: (English and Arabic/Farsi/Chaldean) speakers are preferred, but not required.

    Please note: We are NOT accepting court-ordered volunteers at any of our locations.

    Shifts:

    Monday: 9 am to noon and/or 12:45-4:30

    Tuesday: 9 am to noon

    Thursday: 9 am to noon

    Friday: 10 am to noon/ 12:45-4:30/ 4:00-6:30

    To sign up for a shift, please go to: https://volunteer.usawest.org/OpportunityListPage.aspx

    Location

    On-site

    East County Red Shield

    1025 East Main St., El Cajon, California, US

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