We love our hunger heroes

Thousands of generous individuals, corporate groups, clubs, students, and faith-based organizations help us sort and distribute food each year. We couldn’t do our work without our volunteers and we are grateful everyday for their support.

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New volunteers

Volunteer opportunities include: sorting and packing food, distributing at pantries, participating in our nutrition education and cooking classes, helping in our offices, lending a hand at events and more!

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Returning volunteers

Returning volunteers

Welcome back! If you already have a volunteer account with us you can view all openings and sign up for your next shift.

 

Returning volunteers

Group opportunities

Group opportunities

There are many opportunities as a corporation, small business, community group or family foundation, to support our next-door neighbors in need.

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Volunteer core values

Core Values

Please review these guiding principles, which are central to All Faiths Food Bank, and highlight how we endeavor to represent our mission in the community.

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Volunteer Platform Guide


What is a Hunger Hero?

A Hunger Hero is someone who steps up to offer hope for families facing hunger and hardship in our community. We cannot combat food insecurity alone – we need people like YOU who have the desire and courage to answer the call!

Whether you decide to volunteer in one or multiple areas, to help once a month or every week, please know you are the lifeblood that makes our mission possible. Know that your time and energy are valued and appreciated. Know that you will be treated with respect. Know that you are making a positive difference in someone’s life.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Volunteer Spotlight
Summer 2026


 

 

Rick and Kelly Hornback Find Deep Community Connection Through Volunteering

It’s been four years since Kelly and Rick began volunteering with All Faiths Food Bank. What started as a church community service project has grown into something deeply personal and fulfilling. Today, they volunteer every month at the Gocio Elementary School Pantry in Sarasota.
 
When asked what they find most rewarding, Kelly doesn’t hesitate — it’s the people who come to pick up food at the pantry. “They share both the good and the difficult moments in their lives with us and remind us how much they depend on us being there,” she says. “They always thank us and give us hugs. We’ve even had the chance to meet their families and friends.”
 
Moments like these are how Kelly and Rick know they’re making a lasting impact. The food they help distribute reaches neighbors they often see out in the community, creating a meaningful connection to Sarasota that goes far beyond the pantry line.
 
Over the years, they’ve experienced countless meaningful moments. One that stands out is receiving a handwritten thank-you note from an older woman who visited the Gocio Elementary School Pantry — a memory they’ll carry with them for a lifetime.

We love our volunteers!

2025 Hunger Heroes of the year

Celebrating 59,006 volunteer hours

 

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