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, 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

Figueroa Wu Family Foundation Volunteer Waiver Form

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 Release and Waiver of Liability before participating in any FWFF programs, including but not limited to the Pilsen Food Pantry and 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 download, complete, and email the completed Volunteer Waiver Form to volunteer@pilsenfoodpantry.com

  • Please click below to access the form

We greatly appreciate your participation and support in our efforts to serve the community.

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 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 Clothes Closet stocked and organized!

Monday 9:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am -2:00 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 from the Greater Chicago Food Depository and other supplies!

Thursday 11:45 am - 2:45 pm