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Become a Volunteer Today

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do

Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission of providing food to our neighbors facing hunger. 

Whether it’s sorting, packing, or distributing food – your effort makes a difference in our community!

Volunteer at Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana

Joining Our Team of Hunger Heroes

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups to participate in.

At the Food Bank, we create a welcoming and safe environment to share our work and educate volunteers about the challenges our food insecure neighbors face.  

Common Activities Include

  • Sorting and packing food in a warehouse setting 
  • Assisting in special events 
  • Delivering monthly food boxes to senior citizens
  • Office and clerical work

Volunteer Groups

Share the Experience Together

Make a bigger impact together as a team and organize a volunteer experience for your coworkers, friends, family, or church! 

The Food Bank can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. Volunteer groups can sort food donations, assemble and pack food boxes, or assist at one of our distributions.

Contact us if you are interested in hosting a group of 10 or more. We require 4 weeks advance notice to schedule. 

Youth Group Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering can have a life-long effect on kids and teenagers. We believe it is one of the best ways to connect children to the community they live in.

We welcome schools, families, and faith organizations to schedule group sessions for kids age 12 and up to support our neighbors. We require 4 weeks advance notice to schedule groups.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we kindly request at least one adult chaperone to accompany every group of eight. 

Frequently Asked Questions

All volunteers must register in advance for a session. We are unable to accommodate walk-in volunteers.

Volunteers can sign up directly through our site. Once your user account is created you will be able to sign-up for activities.

To schedule a private group, please contact ktarver@fbnela.org. 

Sign Up to Volunteer

Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops allowed) and comfortable clothing. Our warehouse is not climate controlled.

You will not be permitted to work in our warehouse without appropriate shoes. Depending on the project you are assigned to, you may also be asked to remove jewelry.

We have a wide variety of jobs for volunteers. 

Common activities include:

  • Sorting, organizing and packing food donations 
  • Packing food into boxes to be distributed 
  • Bagging fresh produce
  • Delivering monthly food boxes to senior citizens
  • Office and clerical work 

No training session is required, but please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of your shift. Safety guidelines and other instructions will be given before each activity.

Typical volunteer sessions are scheduled Monday – Thursday between 9 am – 3 pm

Occasional weekend opportunities are available during special events. Volunteer shifts are usually one hour in length, although some can last longer.

Still have more questions? We can help with that.

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Give the Gift of Food

Help fill the plates of local families who face hunger

$10 helps provide 45 meals

Help fill the plates of local families who face hunger