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.
Get Involved
To sign up for a shift, find the appropriate activity below and follow the link to “Sign Up To Volunteer.”
For group volunteering opportunities, please visit the group volunteering page.
The Figueroa Wu Family Foundation (FWFF) is dedicated to creating a safe environment for all of our volunteers. As part of this commitment, we ask all volunteers to read and sign the following Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement before participating in any FWFF programs, including but not limited to the Pilsen Food Pantry and El Mercadito Gratis.
Important Information:
The Volunteer Waiver Form needs to be completed only once every 5 years
Volunteers (excluding their legal guardians or designees) are required to complete the Volunteer Waiver Form linked below
We greatly appreciate your participation and support in our efforts to serve the community.
Figueroa Wu Family Foundation Volunteer Waiver Form
Food Pantry Volunteer Shifts
Assist with opening procedures, distribute healthy foods to people in need, and sort donations. Volunteers must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time as well as lift up to 25 pounds.
| Monday | 8:30 am - 11:15 am |
| 11:15 am - 2:00 pm | |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 11:15 am |
| 11:15 am - 2:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am - 11:15 am |
| 11:15 am - 2:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 11:45 am - 2:30 pm |
| 2:30 pm - 5:15 pm | |
| Friday | 8:30 am - 11:15 am |
| 11:15 am - 2:00 pm | |
| Sunday prep sessions | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
El Mercadito Gratis Volunteer Shifts
Help us keep the Mercadito Gratis stocked and organized!
| Monday | 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Tuesday | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Thursday | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
| 11:30 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.
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
GCFD Unpacking Volunteer Shift
Bring your muscles to help unpack pallets of food and other supplies from the Greater Chicago Food Depository!
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 12:15 pm |
If you have any questions about volunteering, please reach out to us at: volunteer@pilsenfoodpantry.com

