Volunteer with Hunger Fighters Oregon
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Volunteers at our 2025 group training!

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​Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Hunger Fighters!

Please email [email protected]
​ to become a volunteer!
Becoming  a Volunteer with HFO
After you've emailed us, our Pantry Manager will follow up with you to find out more about how you'd like to volunteer. Once a volunteer role has been determined, you will get the appropriate training, learn more about our volunteer policies and procedures, then set a time and date for your first shift! After that, you'll be added to our Volunteer List and given access to our volunteer calendar where you can sign up for additional volunteer opportunities.

Current Volunteer needs:
  • Cleaning crew(s):  We know, cleaning doesn't sound very fun, but it can be—especially if you have a fun team and turn some music on. We're looking for a group of 2-3 people who can tag team the pantry and get it ready for shop on a weekly basis between our Wednesday and Friday open hours. Duties include sweeping, moping, cleaning the fridges and freezers, taking out the trash, breaking down boxes, etc. It takes about an hour for a group to get through the task list. This would be great for small family, a group of friends, or a few individuals who work well with others!
  • Gleaning Volunteers – Help us rescue and restock!
    We receive generous food donations from stores, schools, and community partners each week—and we need help picking them up and getting them stocked the pantry. Gleaning is a great role for folks who are organized, reliable, and don’t mind lifting a few boxes (up to 50 lbs). ​We currently have openings for:​
    • Walmart Neighborhood Market in West Linn - Sundays and Wednesdays 10-11am
      Help us pick up donations from our newest gleaning partner! This pickup is best suited for someone with an SUV, van, or truck — or two volunteers with separate vehicles. 
    • Zupan's in Lake Oswego - Sundays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays
      Pickup Sunday between 9am-12:30pm, Wednesday between 9am-12:30pm, and/or Friday between 7am-9am.
    • Gleaning Sub List (General Backup)
      Want to help but can’t commit weekly? Join our sub list! We’ll reach out when one of our regular gleaners is unavailable.
  • Shop Volunteers - Mondays and Wednesdays
    We could use extra volunteers to fill in gaps in our summer schedule! We currently have openings on Mondays from 3:45-6pm, Wednesdays from 1:15-2:30pm (bi-weekly) and Wednesdays 4:45-7pm (weekly). 
Volunteer Opportunities

Our regular volunteer shifts include:
  • Shop Volunteers: Shop volunteers help during guest shopping time. This includes checking guests in, helping guests as they navigate the pantry, and restocking shelves. Bi/multi-lingual volunteers are always needed.  
  • Gleaners: Our gleaning volunteers visit local grocery stores to rescue food that the stores can no longer sell...but is still good to eat! Gleaners work independently, driving to and from the grocery store(s) and then stocking the rescued food items at the pantry. 
  • Pantry Prep: Help us sort, stock, and clean the pantry! This is a great opportunity for groups and families.
  • Food Drives: If you are looking for a group opportunity that allows you to get a good understanding of how the pantry operates, consider hosting a food drive or helping with food drive intake. Click here to learn about hosting a food drive.
  • Delivery Drivers: Our delivery drivers pick up and delivery food orders for a small group of homebound individuals. 
  • Delivery Packing: Help pack up food and supplies for our homebound guests! This is an independent job that allows you to “shop” the pantry for our guests that can’t shop themselves, making sure they get the food they need!
  • Cleaning crew: Help keep the pantry shiny and clean! We are looking for a regular crew of 2-4 people to rotate deep cleaning shifts each week. This a great way to stay connected to the pantry and make sure our guests are comfortable and safe!
  • Large Group Opportunities (8 max): Along with pantry prep and hosting a food drive, every so often, there are other opportunities open for large groups to volunteer, please email us and let us know that you're interested.
If you're interested in a specific opportunity, be sure to mention it in your initial email. Please note: We may not always be recruiting for every role listed above. 

Already a volunteer? Head to our Volunteer Portal to sign up for volunteer shifts. The portal is password protected, please email [email protected] for the password.
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