Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Help solve food insecurity on the front lines.

United Food Bank believes in the strength of unity, which is why we always welcome and love the opportunity to work with volunteers like you.

Let’s Change Lives Together

Individual
& Family

Nonprofits &
Community

Corporate
Groups

Volunteer and
Make a Difference

Volunteers like you make it possible to provide food to Arizona families facing hunger. Join us for a fun and hands-on experience where, in just one shift, you can help feed thousands through:

Sorting and
Boxing Food

Building Emergency
Food Bags

Serving Families
in Need

Who Can Volunteer?

Everyone is welcome—kids, adults, grandparents, schools, corporate groups and more—to join us in supporting our mission. Children ages 5 to 15 can help sort and pack food bags with an adult, and teens ages 16-17 can volunteer on their own with a signed waiver from a parent or guardian.

 

We are currently unable to accommodate court appointed service. 

Other Ways You Can Help

Rally your friends, family, or coworkers to support families in need across Arizona. Whether you collect food or raise funds, your efforts directly help fight hunger in our community.

Hear From One of 
Our Volunteers

Stories of Impact

October 29, 2025

Every October 31, neighborhoods come alive with the glow of pumpkins lighting the way, people walking around in elaborate costumes and excited children holding large bags filled with their candy

September 30, 2025

When discussing the impacts of food insecurity, people often focus on seniors living on fixed incomes, children going to school with empty stomachs and families stretching every dollar to get

September 26, 2025

The hum of truck engines, the shuffling of pallets and the beeping noises of forklifts all signal the start of another busy workday at United Food Bank. Long before most

September 17, 2025

During the summer months, when school cafeterias close and electric bills soar, thousands of families across Arizona struggle to feed their families. This year, however, the need has never been

September 12, 2025

Growing up in Missouri, Christopher understood early on that food wasn’t just something you ate, but a way of life. “We don’t do a frozen pizza. We don’t do frozen

August 20, 2025

Keani has always taken pride in providing for his small family. But his world shifted when he was laid off in November. With no job and with a two-year-old son

July 18, 2025

“Just take it one day at a time. Enjoy the good for what it is. And if there’s anything bad, do your best to get through it. Know that tomorrow’s

July 9, 2025

Fighting food insecurity doesn’t have to be confined to a warehouse; sometimes, the solution can be found in the soil. When most people think of a food bank, they picture

May 27, 2025

From sunny pool days to family road trips, a break from school is a time of excitement and rest after a year of learning for many children. Unfortunately, this picture-perfect

May 12, 2025

On the second Saturday of May, mail carriers nationwide begin their days like any other Saturday. When the sun rises, they start their trucks to prepare for a long day