Are you passionate about supporting seniors and homebound neighbors? Join us as a Home Delivery Volunteer and help ensure our community members receive the nutritious food they need with dignity and care.
Shift: Fridays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Why Join Us?
Every week, the Pike Market Food Bank delivers 100-125 bags of groceries to our homebound neighbors in and around Pike Place Market. This essential service depends on volunteers like you! Whether on foot or assisting with driving routes, you’ll deliver groceries while building meaningful connections with clients along your route.
Your Role:
- Deliver Groceries: Bring 15-25 lb bags to a set list of clients using a cart, delivering up to 15 bags at a time.
- Pack Perishables: Help pack produce and other perishable items on the morning of delivery, tailoring bags to dietary needs like gluten-free, low sodium, and vegan.
- Build Relationships: Be a friendly and reliable presence, ensuring clients feel supported.
You Are:
- Empathetic and respectful of disabled and homebound individuals.
- Passionate about food access and community support.
- Comfortable lifting up to 25 lbs and using a loaded cart on sidewalks.
- Complete a background check (at no cost to you).
- Reliable and Punctual
We Provide:
- Training on your route with a staff member.
- Packing support for non-perishable and perishable items.
- Ongoing assistance and a supportive team environment.
Together, We Will:
- Ensure our neighbors receive the nutritious food they need.
- Create a warm, welcoming food bank community.
- Support each other in making a difference.
Are you ready to get moving and make an impact? Sign up today and be part of something meaningful!
