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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Market Greeter
ACBC Food Shelf
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Market Checkout
ACBC Food Shelf
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Produce/Dry Food Sorter
ACBC Food Shelf
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Shelf Stocker
ACBC Food Shelf
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Shelf Intake Assistant
Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA)
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Make Lunch for our Grandmothers and Grandfathers!
NE Seniors for Better Living
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Serve Meals to Minnesotans living with HIV
The Aliveness Project
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Shelf Assistant
The Aliveness Project
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Spice Drive
Pillsbury United Communities
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Volunteer at our Open Farms!
Open Arms of Minnesota
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Spanish Speaking Interpreter
Minnehaha United Methodist Food Shelf
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Food Shelf Greeters and Food Packers
Minnehaha United Methodist Food Shelf
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Is Ongoing | ||
