Food shelf visits in Minnesota have surged to record levels.
This dramatic increase reflects the growing strain on households as food costs
remain high and critical safety-net programs face uncertainty. In recent years,
as changes and challenges to SNAP benefits and other federal supports
were debated and implemented, food shelves experienced ripple effects, with an
even greater number of neighbors turning to charitable food assistance to
fill widening gaps.
Hunger relief organizations are responding in real time—stretching limited resources, expanding services, and working to meet increased and more complex needs. You can turn your free time into meals for the community by volunteering with a local Minnesota hunger relief partners!
Looking for opportunities that use bilingual skills? Want something close to home or work, or an experience where you can bring a group or your kids? Use the search features—by keyword, calendar, map view, and filters—to find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you and help support neighbors during this critical time.
Opportunities
| Icon | Opportunity/Nonprofit | Date/Time | Actions |
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Free Farmers Market - Volunteers Needed - High Need
Keystone Community Services
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Happens On Jul 31, 2026 | ||
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Pack Grocery Bags and Help Neighbors Thrive!
Community Emergency Service
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Minneapolis Meal Delivery - start now!
Community Emergency Service
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Market Host - comfortable with an iPad!
Community Emergency Service
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Remote and At-home Snack Pack Project for Gifts for Seniors
Gifts for Seniors
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Shelf Volunteer
Valley Outreach
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Is Ongoing | ||
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StyleXchange Sorting Volunteer
Valley Outreach
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Is Ongoing | ||
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StyleXchange Store Volunteer
Valley Outreach
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Warehouse/ Food Rescue Volunteer
Valley Outreach
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Warehouse/Food Rescue Driver
Valley Outreach
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Help Elders with Food Stability just once a month at Episcopal Homes
Episcopal Homes
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Help Families in Need Get Food at Today's Harvest - Maplewood
Open Cupboard
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Is Ongoing | ||
