Individual Volunteering
There are many ways to volunteer at the Pilsen Food Pantry! Help us organize food in the Food Pantry, make contact-free deliveries for homebound clients, help us prep the pantry for the week, or sort clothes/other donations in the Mercadito Gratis.
To sign up for a shift, select the volunteer activity, then select a date and time that works for you. If you want to schedule multiple shifts, click “select and make recurring”.
For group volunteering opportunities, please visit the group volunteering page.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please reach out to us at volunteer@pilsenfoodpantry.com.
Food Pantry Volunteer Shifts
Assist with opening procedures, distribute healthy foods to people in need, and sort donations. Volunteers must be able to walk a lot and lift up to 25 pounds.
| Monday | 9:00 am - 11:45 am |
| 11:45 am - 2:30 pm | |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 11:45 am |
| 11:45 am - 2:30 pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 11:45 am |
| 11:45 am - 2:30 pm | |
| Thursday | 11:45 am - 2:30 pm |
| 2:30 am - 5:30 pm | |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 11:45 am |
| 11:45 am - 2:30 pm | |
| Sunday prep sessions | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
Clothes Closet Volunteer Shifts
Help us keep the Clothes Closet stocked and organized!
| Monday | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
Pantry Delivery Driver Volunteer Shifts
We need responsible drivers with reliable vehicles who can make contact-free deliveries to homebound clients. If you are short on gas money, we may be able to provide a stipend. We are on a tight budget, but understand you might be too.
| Monday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
GCFD Unpacking Volunteer Shift
Bring your muscles to help unpack pallets of food from the Greater Chicago Food Depository and other supplies!
| Wednesdays | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |