Volunteer

Become a Hunger Hero

Our mission is a big one — that's why we're dedicated to getting as many people to help as possible. There's a place on the packing line (and beyond) for everyone, ages 3 to 103.

Volunteers working together at a Harvest Pack packing event
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Use your connections

Creating volunteer opportunities doesn't have to be a huge task. Most people have connections to schools, organizations, or companies — and we bet you do, too. These places are always looking for ways to give back.

Let your connections know about our meal-packing events. A phone call or a simple email can kickstart the process — and don't forget to tell your friends and family!

Student programs

Lead young, lead big

High School

Scholarship Program

Since 2018, any high school student who successfully organizes and fundraises a 30,000-meal packing event earns a $500 scholarship — and another $500 for every additional 30,000 meals. A 60,000-meal event earns $1,000, and so on.

Ask about scholarships
Elementary

Leadership Program

We partner with elementary schools to encourage students to lead their families in small money-saving changes — then put the savings toward a meal-packing event at their own school. Awareness, leadership, and real-world good, all in one.

Bring it to your school
Students celebrating at a school packing event

"Youth thrive on connection. When you offer them opportunities to give back, they show up in record numbers!" — Kristin Samuelian

Health & Safety

Safe hands, healthy food

Every Harvest Pack event follows FDA guidelines for safe food preparation. Hairnets and gloves are provided (and required — they're part of the fun!).

  • Stay home if you've had any contagious-illness symptoms in the last 24 hours
  • Be symptom and fever-free for 24 hours after flu, COVID, or GI illness before volunteering
  • We always ask permission before taking close-up photos of volunteers
  • We never sell or share your contact information
Gloved and hairnetted volunteers smiling over trays of oats
Hairnets: surprisingly fashionable

Two hours. Thousands of meals. One great story.

Tell us how you'd like to help and we'll find the perfect way to plug you in.

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