Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Celebrate globally by serving our community locally! Please join the Food Bank on Saturday, April 24, 2021, for our Earth Day Family Food Sort. Families with children as young as five years old are invited to learn about our green initiatives and bag or box fresh produce at our warehouse.
The concept of “being green” has evolved over the years. The Food Bank takes pride in our use of solar energy and the fact that we recycle papers, glass and plastics, and have an organics bin. As you might imagine, we also have a special interest in preventing food waste.  When we divert food from going into the landfill, our hungry neighbors and our environment all benefit.
This unique opportunity allows parents and grandparents to bring children, as young as five years old, to volunteer at the Food Bank. Outside of Family Food Sorts, the minimum age required to volunteer with an adult is 11. No court-ordered community service is available for this shift. Family Food Sort shifts are limited to 45 people. Scheduling is first come, first served.
Important information to read before you sign up:

• Signing up for a Volunteer Opportunity: All Food Bank volunteers are required to register in our Volunteer Portal and then to sign up for a volunteer opportunity. Walk-ins are not allowed. By expressing interest for this event, you are registering in our Volunteer Portal. We will respond with a confirmation if there is space to accommodate your group.
• Family Food Sorts are specifically geared to families with young children (age 5-10) who are not allowed to volunteer at our other shifts. When you express interest in participating, you will be required to tell us how many children and adults are in your group. 1 adult actively volunteering for every 8 children required. After expressing interest for an event, please wait for an official confirmation from us. You will be notified when there is space for your group or if the shift is full.
• Please observe the following guidelines to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your group.
  • Arrive on time and plan to stay for your entire shift.
  • Closed-toe shoes and long pants are mandatory (tennis shoes are fine).
  • The warehouse temperature can vary. We recommend dressing in layers.
  • No food or drink allowed in the warehouse or sorting area.
  • No walk-ins allowed.
• Cancellations: If you need to cancel, please log in to your volunteer account and remove yourself from the registration via your volunteer portal account.