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
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.
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
On a beautiful February morning, the courtyard of the Tempe Public Library was filled with the lively sound of music and the loud chatter of shoppers trying to get their
Gilbert needs your help! After wrapping up a busy holiday season, many food pantries throughout Gilbert need help restocking their inventories. From February 10 – 23, Gilbert Feeding Families is
Do you want to make a real difference in your community and help those in need? Launched in September 2024, United Food Bank’s Ambassador Program provides a unique opportunity for
Meet Miriam—a fashionista with a heart of gold. Known for her unique sense of style and infectious laughter, Miriam is someone you can’t forget. As a young woman, she was
Big changes are happening at United Food Bank and coming to life in full color. If you have been to the volunteer center recently, you may have noticed that the
As 2024 wrapped up, United Food Bank worked tirelessly across Arizona to ensure no one was left behind during the holiday season. On December 20, United Food Bank hosted its
For Christy and Rob Day, a simple meal at a small restaurant in San Carlos turned into the beginning of a life-changing mission. As they left with leftovers in hand,
As the morning sun started to rise, Kolisa ‘Koko’ and her husband were among the first to join the walk-up line at United Food Bank’s Thanksgiving Distribution. Despite the chilly
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with family to share turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Yet, for thousands of families in Arizona, the joy of Thanksgiving
While the morning coffee was strong, the spirit of giving was even stronger. On Wednesday, November 13, United Food Bank gathered over 200 community members, volunteers, sponsors, and donors to