Volunteer Portal
Sign up and learn how to help our community safely.
Our Community
1. Sign Up to Volunteer
All volunteers must fill out our sign-up form before their first day. This helps us keep you safe and stay in touch with you.
2. Watch Our Training Videos
Please watch the two videos below. They will show you how we set up our events and how to stay safe while helping.
Video 1: English
This video shows you how to lift boxes safely and who to talk to if there is an emergency.
Video 2: Español
Aprenda a comunicarse con respeto y a proteger la privacidad de nuestros vecinos.
3. Take the Quick Quiz
After you watch the videos, please answer a few simple questions to show you understand our rules.
How You Can Help Right Now
Spanish Speakers
We need people who speak Spanish to help our neighbors sign in. Ayuda bilingüe.
Tuesdays 8am - 12pm
Donation Driver
Help us pick up food. You must have your own car and a driver's license. Max 10 hours a week.
Need license and car
Social Media
Help us post on the internet from home. Just 2 to 5 hours a week.
Work from home
How to Help When Someone is Upset / Cómo ayudar cuando alguien está molesto
Follow these steps to keep the food pantry a peaceful place for everyone.
1. Listen with Your Heart
EN Let them speak without interrupting. Most people just want to feel heard.
ES Déjelos hablar sin interrumpir. La mayoría de la gente solo quiere sentirse escuchada.
2. Give Them Space
EN Stand about two arms length away. This makes the person feel less crowded and more safe.
ES Manténgase a una distancia de dos brazos. Esto hace que la persona se sienta más segura.
3. Use "Yes, And..."
EN Don't just say No. Say: "Yes, I hear you, and we are working to make sure everyone gets their share."
ES No diga No. Diga: "Sí, le escucho, y estamos trabajando para que todos reciban su parte."
4. Watch Your Body
EN Keep your hands visible and relaxed. Try not to cross your arms or point your finger.
ES Mantenga las manos visibles y relajadas. No cruce los brazos ni señale con el dedo.
Important Rules / Reglas Importantes
Stay Kind / Sea Amable
- • Keep your voice low and soft. / Hable con voz baja y suave.
- • Remember that hunger and stress are hard. / Recuerde que el hambre y el estrés son difíciles.
Stay Safe / Manténgase Seguro
- • Never touch an upset person. / Nunca toque a una persona molesta.
- • If you feel scared, walk away and get a manager. / Si tiene miedo, aléjese y busque a un gerente.