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]
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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, and 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 few groups of 2-3 people who can tag team the pantry and get it ready for shop on a weekly basis. 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:
    • Lake Grove Elementary Pickup – Thursdays
      Help collect food donations from Lake Grove Elementary and bring them to the pantry. This one’s a short and simple task—perfect for someone with a bit of time on Thursday mornings or afternoons.
    • My Fit Foods Pickup – Fridays
      A quick Friday pickup from our partner My Fit Foods in Kruse Village. You’ll need a reliable vehicle and the ability to lift ~30 lbs.
    • Gleaners of Clackamas County Backup – Thursdays at 11:30 AM
      Be on call to sub in for our regular gleaner at Gleaners of Clackamas County. This involves picking up donations, bringing them back to the pantry, and helping put them away. It’s not an every-week role, but it’s an important one when coverage is needed! SUV or truck preferred.
    • 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.
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 (12 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 are interested in a specific opportunity listed above, please note that in your initial email.

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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