Volunteer
Feeding families across Austin every weekend takes a village! From packing each child’s bag to delivering and distributing food to our local schools, you can make a tangible difference for children and families experiencing food insecurity right here in our community.
Every week, there are several key moments that make the Hungry Souls magic happen. Come join us and be a hero for children and families in Austin!
Tuesday Morning Grocery Staging
Every Tuesday morning, fresh groceries arrive to support over 15,000 meals each week. Volunteers help unload grocery deliveries, stage dry goods on our assembly line tables, and store cold items in our refrigerators and freezers. There’s plenty of lifting and moving, so expect to get your workout in while helping set the stage for another successful packing night!
Tuesday Evening Packing Parties
Tuesday evenings are our biggest and most energetic volunteer event of the week! Volunteers gather to bag fresh produce and assembly-line pack all the dry goods for our weekend meal programs. This shift is fast-paced, fun, and impactful, and it takes a lot of hands to make it happen.
It’s perfect for individuals, families, and groups, whether you volunteer once or become a weekly regular. Setup, teardown, and cleanup are all part of the shift, and we promise it’s a great time!
Wednesday Morning Organization Shift
Wednesday is our reset and prep day between dry goods packing and cold packing. Volunteers help organize donations in our on-site pantry, clean pantry shelves, fridges, and freezers, and complete various organizing projects. This shift ensures our space stays safe, efficient, and ready for Thursday morning deliveries, and plays a critical role in keeping everything running smoothly!
Thursday Van Loading & Delivery
Thursday mornings are our biggest delivery day. Volunteers help pack cold items for the weekend meals and load both cold and dry goods into vans headed to schools across Austin. Food is delivered and distributed to schools, making this shift especially impactful. We need volunteers to help with packing and loading, as well as “road warriors” who are comfortable driving larger vehicles and navigating delivery routes.
Looking for other opportunities to volunteer?
We often have other needs during the week to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, as well as seasonal opportunities to help with exciting fundraising events. View all opportunities to serve here.