Volunteer
**Through the outpouring of generosity from our community partners, we are grateful to say that group volunteer opportunities are fully booked through December 2025. For individual volunteer opportunities, Saturday shifts are booked through December 2025.**
Volunteers at The Greater Boston Food Bank play a critical role in helping to end hunger in Eastern Massachusetts, and their role is even more critical now that 1 in 3 of our neighbors faces food insecurity.
Face masks are options inside GBFB facilities and on the property.
- Our Kids Who Care and Families for Impact volunteering opportunities are temporarily suspended.
- Handwashing is encouraged before and after the volunteer shift. Hand sanitizer is available onsite.
- We will provide volunteers with disposable gloves to wear during their shift.
- Volunteer tasks will focus on high need/critical projects like our CSFP and Brown Bag boxes for seniors and additional food sorting projects.
- At this time, our facility’s common space is not available for lunches or meetings.
Volunteer Shifts
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Don’t see an available shift? Check out our Partner Agency Locator map to help at a local pantry near you.
Make a difference for our hungry neighbors in need by volunteering at GBFB. Complete our volunteer form today for more details.
Group volunteering is a great way for corporate teams to connect with the community and show their commitment to ending hunger across Eastern Massachusetts.
Quick facts, guidelines, and information about volunteering with The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB).