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SLO Food Bank

Coalition of San Luis Obispo County

Volunteer

Make A Difference In Your Community!!!

The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County feeds over 40,000 people per year and we rely on our volunteers to inspect, sort, and package tons of food for distribution every day. Without volunteers, the Food Bank would not be able to provide food for thousands of hungry people every week. Our dedicated volunteers are committed to fighting hunger and ensuring that people in need have access to nutritious food. We hope that you can join us in our efforts. Get together with friends, your church or co-workers and spend a day with us!

To learn more about becoming a Food Bank volunteer, contact our volunteer coordinator at (805) 238-4664.

Megan Chicoine
(805) 835-6716
mchicoine@slofoodbank.org

Volunteer Requirements:

  1. All volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application and a liability release prior to participating in programs at the Food Bank.
  2. Minors must have the release signed by a parent or legal guardian.
  3. Minimum age for volunteering in the warehouse is 16 years old. 
  4. All ages can volunteer at our events and food drives. 
  5. Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

Food Sorting:
When product is donated to the Food Bank, it often needs to be sorted, cleaned and repackaged. Volunteers are needed to assist with this process everyday.

Food Drives:
The Food Bank organizes two main food drives throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to man food drive barrels stationed at local grocery stores (2-hour shifts), hand out Food Bank-provided “Items Needed Lists” and encourage shoppers to donate non-perishable food items.

  • Hope for the Holidays (November/ December)
  • KCOY Spring Food Drive (March/April)

Distribution Sites:
To find out how you can directly help serve the needy in your community contact Becky McPhetridge at bmcphetridge@slofoodbank.org.

Special Events:
Check out our Event's Calendar to see what you would like to help out with!
 

Warehouse Locations & Hours: 

Paso Robles Warehouse
2212 Golden Hill Road
(805) 238-4664

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Hours:
Monday – Friday (8 AM – 4 PM)
Saturday (By appointment only)

Oceano Warehouse
1820 Railroad Rd.
(805) 481-4652

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Hours:
Monday – Friday (8 AM – 3 PM)
* Except Tuesday (10 AM – 3 PM)
Saturday (By appointment only)

 

You help put food on the table for people in need every time you volunteer!