Food Banks Alberta offers many volunteer opportunities, from long-term support to one-time participation. Whether you have several hours to give or just a few, please reach out to us, and we will surely have something that needs doing!
As a charity with a small staff team, we rely on volunteer groups and individuals to help us efficiently and effectively provide a wide range of support to our provincial network of 113 food banks.
Volunteers are needed year-round, and we welcome as little or as much time as you can give.
We invite organizations, companies, and groups to experience the rewarding impact of team volunteering! It’s an excellent opportunity to build team spirit and make a meaningful difference in the community.
By sending teams of 3-12 staff members to our Leduc warehouse, your organization can directly contribute to alleviating food insecurity.
Together, you can transform lives, providing essential support to those in need while strengthening your team’s bond.
We welcome invite individuals passionate about making a difference to join our volunteer team.
Volunteering with Food Banks Alberta is not just about giving back—it’s also a valuable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn new skills, and actively contribute to your community’s well-being.
“It has always been important to me to include my daughters in volunteering opportunities with me. I want them to grow up knowing they can make a positive impact in our community and also see how much work gets done behind the scenes by committed volunteers. As soon as they were old enough, we have been volunteering at our local food bank. It has been so rewarding, and we always leave feeling like it was the best evening ever.”
– Alison, Food Banks Alberta Volunteer
Warehouse Volunteering: What to Expect
Help us sort and package food in our provincial warehouse located in Leduc, Alberta.
With the support of volunteers, our association can provide high-quality food to food banks throughout the province.
Volunteer sessions are typically 3-4 hours in length and may involve:
Our warehouse team guides each session, explaining and monitoring all the activities. Our team will work with you to organize a safe, engaging, and active experience.
Help us raise the awareness and funds necessary to support the free, safe food supply to Albertans in need. We host a wide variety of events throughout the year and are always looking for both one-time and long-term volunteers.
Event Volunteering: What to Expect
By adding your name to our volunteer roster, you will receive real-time notifications of volunteer opportunities as they arise. You can then give as much or as little time as possible at an event of your choosing. Examples of past events requiring your support include:
If volunteering at Food Banks Alberta is not an option, consider volunteering at a food bank in your community. Your time and support make an incredible impact on your community. You can directly be part of helping people who face food insecurity and hunger.
Contact us to connect you with the food bank in your area needing you!
Collect non-perishable food donations from your friends, colleagues, or community members to help your local food bank keep their warehouses full.
Food banks can accept perishable food items such as donations from a community garden. Contact your local food bank for information about how you can contribute.
Use your voice! Hunger and food insecurity are largely hidden challenges. Most people are unaware of how prevalent these challenges are for people in Alberta. It’s important that we spread the word on how people can help end hunger in our province.
We appreciate our volunteers so much. Your contribution of time is so valuable.
