Food shelf visits in Minnesota have surged to record levels—rising from 7.5 million visits in 2023 to nearly 9 million in 2024. This dramatic increase reflects the growing strain on households as food costs remain high and critical safety-net programs face uncertainty. In 2025, 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
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Serve with Purpose—Volunteer at St. Matthew’s Meal Site
Loaves & Fishes
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Join Us in Feeding Our Community—Volunteer with Loaves & Fishes in the Metro Area
Loaves & Fishes
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Pop Up Produce Volunteer
The Open Door
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Warehouse Assistant
The Open Door
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Mobile Lunchbox Volunteer
The Open Door
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Bilingual Spanish Speaking Client Support Volunteer
The Open Door
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Sorter
The Open Door
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Rescue Driver
The Open Door
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Packing MATTERbox Volunteer Kits
MATTER
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Fight Hunger with Sanneh: Nutritional Services Volunteer
The Sanneh Foundation
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Shelf Market Volunteer Wednesdays (High Need!)
Keystone Community Services
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Curbside Market Volunteers
White Bear Area Food Shelf
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Is Ongoing | ||
