Volunteer

Got some frre time? Come be a part of our dedicated team!

We need your help more than ever. It could be as simple as a donations to your local food bank, volunteering your time and energy, host an event ro raise awareness or food, whatever you chose to do, you will be a hunger hero.

Here are some ideas on how you can help, right now!

Learn more about the issue of hunger in Canada (Food Banks Canada)

Volunteer your time and learn about hunger in your own neighbourhood. Local food banks depend on the strength of their many volunteers.

Donate The Fredericton Food bank relies on volunteers to collect and distribute an estimated 1 million dollars of food per year. Donate food and funds

Speak If you’re a member of a faith community, talk about hunger at your faith gatherings or ask your local food bank representative to help you tell the story of hunger in your community.

Advocate Talk to your local government representatives about hunger in Canada. For a fact sheet about hunger,

Host an event at your workplace such as a food or fundraising drive to recognize Hunger Awareness Day. May 31, 2011

Volunteer Opportunities at the Fredericton Food Bank

Monday through Thursday 9:00am – noon, noon – 3:00pm Friday 9:00am – noon

Receptionist – answering phones

Upstairs volunteer – sorting clothing, cleaning

Downstairs volunteer – sorting food, stocking shelves, packing boxes, cleaning

Interviewers – intake applications forms for new clients

Just call the Food Bank with your questions and to fill out a volunteer application form.