Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County
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Coalition of San Luis Obispo County

Group Opportunities

If you're part of a group that wants to pull together to make a difference in the communities where you work, play or pray, volunteer at the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. You can choose from many ways to get involved, like:

Staffing Food Drive barrels is a perfect activity for Scouts

  • Staffing the Food Bank's food drive barrels
  • Helping collect dollar bills on Hunger Awareness Day
  • Holding your own food drive or donation drive
  • Sorting food at the warehouse
  • Helping us in the office, or at an event
  • Handing out food to those in need at distribution sites

What kinds of groups lend a hand to the Food Bank? Just about every kind you can imagine!

  • Scout troops throughout the county, like Girl Scout troop 40710 from Arroyo Grande
  • The entire staff of local businesses like Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
  • Media personalities, like Bill & Amy from Coast 101.3
  • Church groups, like folks from Mountainbrook Community Church in SLO
  • Cal Poly students from fraternities, sororities, service groups and classes
  • Employees of nationally-known retailers like Starbuck's
  • School kids like those from Atascadero Junior High
  • Other non-profit groups in our area, like the San Luis Obispo Symphony

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You may find that volunteering with the Food Bank helps your group bond and strengthen members' relationships with each other as you serve the needs of hungry people in our area.

If you're ready to find out what your group can do to help, please get in touch with us. Every group is different, and we like to make sure we match your needs. Contact:

Wendy Lewis, Community Relations Director
805-238-4664 or 805-235-0919
wlewis@slofoodbank.org