Thursday Evening Food Box Packing Team

Help Fight Hunger in Your Community

Join Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS) on Thursday evenings as we prepare and distribute food boxes for local families experiencing food insecurity. This hands-on volunteer opportunity is a meaningful way to make an immediate impact in the lives of your neighbors.

We are looking for a team of 8 volunteers each Thursday evening to help pack nutritious food boxes and assist with loading them into vehicles during our food pantry distribution.

What You'll Do:

• Pack food boxes with shelf-stable and fresh food items
• Work alongside other volunteers in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Help load food boxes into clients' vehicles
• Provide a welcoming and caring presence to community members

Who Can Volunteer:

• Individuals looking to serve their community
• Friends who want to volunteer together
• Small groups, families, clubs, faith communities, or coworkers
• No prior experience necessary—we'll provide training and guidance

Why Volunteer?

• Make a tangible difference for local families
• Volunteer alongside friends or meet new people
• Earn community service hours
• Be part of a compassionate team working to reduce hunger in our community

Physical Requirements:

This role involves standing, bending, lifting, and carrying food boxes. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 25 pounds. Accommodations may be available for those with different abilities.

When:

Every Thursday Evening from 4:30PM - 6:30PM

About PACS:

Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, and dental care to individuals and families in need throughout our community.

Come spend an evening making a real difference—one food box at a time. We would love to have you join us!