Group Volunteering
Groups of five people or more are able to volunteer as a group by filling out this Google form.
Opportunities for groups of up to 15 people are available during regular food pantry or Mercadito Gratis volunteer hours. Groups with over 15 people may be asked to volunteer outside of our operation hours.
We ask that groups please request a date at least two weeks in advance so that we can properly accommodate your visit.
If you have questions about group volunteering, please reach out to volunteer@pilsenfoodpantry.com.
Typical group tasks include
pantry prep
food box assembly
Mercadito Gratis organization
special projects like gardening, bike repairs, cleaning, painting, organizing, or other based on group skills
Corporate and for-profit groups are asked to make a financial donation along with their volunteer efforts. To learn more about corporate partnerships, click here.
Non-profit, faith based, and some school groups are asked to host donation drives to replenish high demand items. If you have questions about those items, please reach out to volunteer@pilsenfoodpantry.com
Food Pantry/Mercadito Gratis Group Volunteering Hours
| 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 |
For groups larger than 5 people, please email volunteer@pilsenfoodpantry.com to coordinate a volunteer shift.
Other group volunteering opportunities
Blood drives
Pop Up Markets
Halloween Boo Bash (October)
Thanksgiving meal distribution (November)
Christmas meal and toy distributions (December)