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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Food Shelf Prep
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Shelf Home Delivery Driver
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Donation Door Greeter
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Project Manager Volunteer
Foundation for Essential Needs (FFEN)
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Pack Grocery Bags and Help Neighbors Thrive!
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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Minneapolis Meal Delivery - start now!
Community Emergency Service
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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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Food in the 'Hood at Beacon of Hope Church - 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month (9:30am -12pm) (1-15 volunteers needed)
Good in the Hood
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Pack and Sort Food Boxes
The Food Group
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food in the 'Hood at Cedar Valley - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month-Setup Shift (11-2pm) (1-15 volunteers needed)
Good in the Hood
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Packing food boxes - Metro Area
The Salvation Army
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Is Ongoing | ||
