Volunteers make our mission possible

When we come together, we can make a big difference in our community

In Fiscal Year 2026

20k

volunteers engaged

117k

hours of volunteer service

25%

more volunteers than the year before

More ways to get involved:

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Advocacy & Organizing

Volunteer to advocate for anti-hunger policy and organize with local community to address the root causes of hunger

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Volunteer in the community

Partner agencies throughout Alameda County need volunteers to help distribute food at neighborhood distributions

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Become a Community Ambassador

Are you a volunteer who wants to represent ACCFB? Learn more about becoming a community ambassador.

What to expect:

Prepare for your visit

Free to volunteer
Find a location
Ages 10 and up
Food delivery

Who can come:

Groups and individuals alike are welcome. Ages 10+ (1 adult per 5 youth; 15–17 solo OK). All abilities and backgrounds welcome.

What it’s like:

Warehouse volunteers are needed to help sort and pack fresh produce. Volunteers comfortable with heavy lifting are also needed to help our agency partners load their vehicles at our warehouse.

Where:

7900 Edgewater Dr, Oakland 94621

Transit:

BART to Coliseum / Oakland Airport, then AC Transit #98

Footwear:

Close-toed shoes are required. Shoes must cover entire feet. 

Questions? Contact us:

volunteer@accfb.org · 510-635-3663 ext. 308

Blog Posts

Going above and beyond: Meet Karen

Karen Long has been a Food Bank supporter for more than a decade, and she’s passionate about ending hunger in Alameda County. Through volunteering in our warehouse, answering calls on our Helpline, and donating regularly,

Behind the scenes help: Meet Joanne

One evening in 2012, Joanne and her husband Richard were watching the news when a story came on saying the Food Bank needed volunteers. Being retired and looking for something to do, they signed up

Volunteers make our work possible

Between working, running errands, and fulfilling other commitments, many people don't have a lot of time left over. Yet, more than 16,500 people in our community open their schedules and roll up their sleeves to

More ways to engage

I Need Food

Volunteer newsletter

Food drives

Food drives

I Want To Give

Events