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Community Food Bank thrives through volunteers!

We could not serve 500+ families a day without the wonderful people who come here and give of their time.

We love for individuals and small groups (5 or fewer) to volunteer! Volunteering is simple to register for, reserve dates for, and complete. And we have FUN!

If you are coming with five or fewer people, each person needs to register through our volunteer portal. You’ll find more information below.

If you would like to bring a group of six or more people, please see our Group Volunteering page.

Tasks

  • Volunteers will assist in the warehouse packing food boxes, sorting donations, stocking donations, etc.
  • Volunteers may assist in distributing food boxes at the pick up door OR to people in their cars, usually people who are disabled or elderly.
  • Volunteers may also serve in the offices assisting families with registration or other needs.

Hours

  • Volunteering is available Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 5pm.
  • We prefer volunteers to come for a minimum of 4 hours a shift.

Application

  • CFB volunteers are required to apply through our online portal  called “Point.” NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Apply through the CFB Point portal.
  • Your application will be subject to review by Rev. Karen Harris.
  • You will be notified through email when your application is approved.
  • All CFB volunteers must sign a Volunteer Waiver and Agreement. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Once you have applied online and have a waiver on file with us again, you do not have to apply again for a year.
  • HOWEVER, you still need to register for volunteer shifts using the calendar below.

Checking In and Out

  • Volunteers sign in and sign out through the volunteer kiosk or by using your phone to scan the QR code at check in.
  • If you forget to check in or check out, please let us know ASAP.

Dress Code

  • Jeans, tees, and sneakers are recommended.
  • Always wear closed shoes. No sandals, crocs, or open toed shoes. Protect your toes!
  • No sagging pants, booty shorts, low cut shirts, half shirts, or tank tops, or inappropriate clothing.
  • Bring a sweatshirt or coat if it is cold. Our warehouse is not heated.

Location

Community Food Bank
3000 Galvez Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76111
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Parking

  • Park is available on the street or the lot across Galvez.
  • We recommend carpooling.
  • Leave valuables at home and lock your car!

Public Transportation

  • Trinity Metro Bus 54 drops off at Riverside and 4th.
  • Community Food Bank is one block west of Riverside and Galvez is one block south of 4th.
  • There is a sidewalk trail from the bus stop.

Liability Waiver

  • Each person must have a signed liability waiver on file. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • You will NOT be able to volunteer unless you have a signed liability waiver on file.
  • If you’re able, please print one from the link when you register and bring it with you. This will make your sign in process go much faster.
  • We will have hard copies of the liability waiver if you are unable to print one ahead of time.

Age Restrictions

  • Volunteers should be 18 years old or older.
  • If you are hoping to bring teenagers, they must come with a parent or legal guardian, and you must contact us ahead of time.

Children

  • Do not bring children with you. They will not be allowed in the warehouse, and nobody else is available to watch them for you.

Valuables

  • Do not bring valuables with you.
  • Do not leave valuables in your car, even if you lock it.
  • Just leave valuables at home.
  • CFB is not responsible for your valuables and cannot guarantee the safety or security of anything you bring.

Lunch is Provided!

  • Our certified chef prepares a delicious and nutritious lunch for all staff and volunteers daily!
  • You will get a half hour break for lunch.
  • We cannot make special meals. If you have a food allergy or other reason you may not be able to eat what the chef prepares, please bring your own lunch.

Other

  • Smoking is not allowed on Community Food Bank property.
  • Cell phone use is not allowed in the warehouse.
  • Headphones or earbud use is not allowed in the warehouse for safety reasons. You need to be able to hear what is going on around you, and no, you cannot hear everything even with your headphones in.
  • Photographs of clients are not allowed. Please respect the privacy and dignity of the people visiting the food bank.

Register for Available Dates

  • Click on the calendar below to see volunteering availability.
  • When you click “View Event Details,” it will take you to another website where your may register to volunteer that day or multiple days.
  • You are REQUIRED to register through this website.
  • If you show up and have not registered, you may be turned away.

Contact

The contact for court ordered community service is Rev. Karen Harris at 817-996-23577.

Be sure you have read ALL of the information above BEFORE calling Rev. Harris.