Opportunities From: Yolo Food Bank

Lend a hand or two and help distribute fresh groceries to our community members! Upon arrival, community members will proceed in a line through a series of tables, or “stations” that have been set up by volunteers. 

Sorting, Packing, and Clean-up: Volunteers working in the food stations will help unload boxes of food from pallets and sort them into categories of produce, dairy, meat, etc. Once the food has been sorted and inspected, volunteers will arrange the food by category on tables. Volunteers will also help replenish the food items on the tables with any overstock available on remaining pallets of food. Once the last recipient has gone through the line, volunteers will also help with the clean up of the distribution area.

Additional Maps for Directions:

*The West Sacramento parking lot is surrounded by a chain-link fence. The Volunteer Parking area is accessible from Merkley Ave after 7:30 AM on Saturdays. Alternate parking areas can be located at the library, across the street at Planet Fitness, or along Merkley Ave.

*Please bring water in a reusable water bottle. Water will be available to refill your bottle when needed.

Help distribute fresh groceries to our community members! Most of our food distributions operate as a drive-thru where participants receive food without having to leave their cars. Here's where you come in:

Sorting, Packing, and Clean-up: Volunteers will help unload boxes of food from pallets and sort them into categories of produce, dairy, meat, etc. Once the food has been sorted and inspected, volunteers will pack a variety of these items into bags and load recipients' vehicles. Once the last recipient has gone through the line, volunteers will also help with the clean up and break down of the event. 

Additional Maps for Directions:

 *Please bring water in a reusable water bottle. Water will be available to refill your bottle when needed.

Sign up for Dry Product Packing! Help us pack rice, dry goods, and produce by portioning items from bulk (25-50 lb) bags into smaller 1-2 lb bags, and cutting mesh bags for bulk produce and fruit for distribution to our Yolo County community members

This opportunity is great for working at your own pace, building community with a small group of volunteers, and focusing on the small details. You will use simple measuring tools, occasionally lift materials, and maintain a clean and sanitary work station. 

 

Packing at the YFB Warehouse is dependent on incoming donations, product availability, and program needs. While we aim to offer a consistent schedule, we may have to adjust dates and times to best serve our food recipients. If the schedule does change, a Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you and offer alternative options! 

Caution: Volunteers with severe food allergies are encouraged to seek other opportunities due to potential cross contamination! 

 

This event will take place in the Quality Control Room. Please view the map layout below to additional information.

Help distribute fresh groceries to our community members! Most of our food distributions operate as a drive-thru where participants receive food without having to leave their cars. Here's where you come in:

Sorting, Packing, and Clean-up: Volunteers will help unload boxes of food from pallets and sort them into categories of produce, dairy, meat, etc. Once the food has been sorted and inspected, volunteers will pack a variety of these items into bags and load recipients' vehicles. Once the last recipient has gone through the line, volunteers will also help with the cleanup and breakdown of the event. 

Additional Maps for Directions:

 *Please bring water in a reusable water bottle. Water will be available to refill your bottle when needed.

Lend a hand or two and help distribute fresh groceries to our community members! Upon arrival, community members will proceed in a line through a series of tables, or “stations” that have been set up by volunteers. 

Sorting, Packing, and Clean-up: Volunteers working in the food stations will help unload boxes of food from pallets and sort them into categories of produce, dairy, meat, etc. Once the food has been sorted and inspected, volunteers will pack a variety of these items into bags. Volunteers will also help replenish the pre-packed items on the tables with any overstock available on remaining pallets of food. Once the last community member has gone through the line, volunteers will also help with the clean up of the distribution area.

 

*Please bring water in a reusable water bottle. Water will be available to refill your bottle when needed.