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.

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

January 6, 2025

Abiding Ministry is Turning Tragedy into Triumph For Christy and Rob Day, a simple meal at a small restaurant in San Carlos turned into the beginning of a life-changing mission.

December 5, 2024

Koko’s Journey to Finding Her Community 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

December 2, 2024

United Food Bank Dished Up Hope this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with family to share turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Yet, for thousands

November 21, 2024

United Over Breakfast: A Recap of Friends Breakfast 2024 While the morning coffee was strong, the spirit of giving was even stronger.  On Wednesday, November 13, United Food Bank gathered

October 21, 2024

This past summer, thousands of Arizona kids and their families worried about where their next meals were coming from as hunger does not take a summer vacation. In response, United

August 7, 2024

Hershey’s, Hope, and Help with United Food Bank and Matthew’s Crossing Tracy is a devoted mother of two adult children. Her son lives with her, while her daughter resides next

July 29, 2024

RISE Grant Success: Abiding Ministries Abiding Ministries, a dedicated food pantry partner of United Food Bank on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, recently received a second $10,000 grant from United

July 23, 2024

Doing Well While Doing Good: A Win-Win-Win Initiative Have you ever taken a picture of beautifully plated food in one of your favorite restaurants? Instead of letting it sit in

July 15, 2024

More Than a Pantry: CAHRA’s Holistic Approach to Community Well-Being Standing strong on the border of Eloy, Arizona, the efforts of the Community Action Human Resources Agency, or CAHRA, keep

July 8, 2024

RISE Grant Success: Superior Food Bank In the picturesque town of Superior, Arizona, the Superior Food Bank offers support for many families. This dedicated food pantry, a proud partner of