Volunteer with us to provide healthy meals to those who need them
Find an opportunity that's right for you
By volunteering with Make Food Not Waste, you’ll help us prevent food from being wasted by providing nutritious meals to anyone who needs them, no questions asked.
Please note: groups of 5 or more must contact our Community Engagement Director, Qing Tiffany, to schedule their volunteering session.
Chop and Chat
Volunteer alongside talented chefs, transforming rescued food into meals for folks in our community.
Days: Monday–Thursday
Time: 10am–12:30pm
Location: Lawton St. Salvation Army
Meal Distribution
Help us package meals, prepare them for distribution, and hand them out to folks in our community.
Days: Friday
Time: 9am–11am
Location: Jefferson Ave. Presbyterian Church
Prep and Plate
More information about volunteer sessions with Chef Dom coming soon!
Days: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Our volunteers help us feed hungry people by giving overlooked food a place to go
At Make Food Not Waste, our volunteers are the heart of our mission, driving change by helping to reduce food waste, fight climate change, and feed our community.
Their dedication and hard work enable us to rescue surplus food, transform it into nutritious meals, and deliver it to those in need.
We welcome everyone to join us—no prior experience is necessary and our team will guide you every step of the way.
Calling all volunteers!
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Volunteer Liability Release Form
Please note: by signing up to volunteer with us, you agree to our Volunteer Liability Release Form. If you have questions or concerns about the agreement, please contact info@makefoodnotwaste.org.