Volunteer Opportunities


Nats up to Bat to Strike Out Hunger

By Nicole Durant

Being the Volunteer Coordinator at one of the most popular volunteer stops in the DC Metro area can sometimes be a very overwhelming and demanding position to handle. However, there are also times when being the Volunteer Coordinator has a lot of good perks including opportunities to work with exciting people in the community. Last [...]

Northern Virginia Direct Food Distribution

By Roberto Melara

During this economic turmoil more families are struggling to put food on the table and day after day they wonder from where the next meal will come. That is why on the third Thursday of every month, the Capital Area Food Bank distributes canned goods, pasta, cereal, bread, snacks and fresh produce to dozens of [...]

Take the next step in Volunteering

By Mary Knighton-Brenner

Every Saturday, the Capital Area Food Bank hosts over 100 (sometimes over 200!) volunteers to sort and pack food in our DC warehouse. Volunteering at the food bank is a hands on and rewarding experience, which is why over 12,000 people volunteer with us each year. Our volunteers are an essential part of our operations, [...]

Volunteers Needed to Expand our Mobile Food Pantry Program

By Mary Knighton-Brenner

The Capital Area Food Bank is expanding its Mobile Food Pantry program to serve more individuals and get those individuals more food. We are in need of volunteers to help us kick off this expanded program.
Last year, our Mobile Food Pantries distributed 6.8 million pounds of fresh produce to low-income seniors, families, and individuals. Many [...]

Urgent! Volunteers Needed this Saturday (We’ve filled the slots!)

By Mary Knighton-Brenner

While many grocery stores have empty shelves and people struggle to get food during the snow storm, the Capital Area Food Bank will remain open this weekend. Your help is needed to help us pack food to distribute to over 3,000 children and seniors.
We will be open Saturday from 9am – 12pm and 1pm – [...]