I enjoy volunteering whenever I can. I had signed up to do some volunteer work with a team in…read moreanother country. But before heading out on our trip, we decided to come here first to do some team building so that we could get to know each other. Midwest Food Bank is a faith-based organization. Their mission is to alleviate hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and provide disaster relief. It is a great place for groups, families and individuals to come and volunteer at. Sign up is easy and they have daily shifts available to help pack and organize food boxes in their warehouse. They make it simple to find a shift that works best for your schedule. When you arrive and check in, Midwest Food Bank shows a video about the organization and explains how food will be packaged. Volunteers are then assigned to different stations. Because you are working with food, hand washing is required and so is wearing a hair net (they provide them). The staff here at Midwest Food Bank is great and they making volunteering fun. It is a great place to bring your kids too! Midwest Food Bank currently distributes nearly $40 million worth of food to over 2,200 non-profit organizations each month.

Midwest truly is the best food bank out there. They're so kind and thorough. They love to help…read moreothers and I feel like their organization is top notch. I'm so grateful I've been able to help out for the last 5 years. Thank you to the team always

Came here to the Mesa enter and was graciously greeted when the door opened at 9:00 a.m. I came…read moreduring Saturday hours.... As it was my first time I had to fill out a short form and show my drivers license or if you didn't have that you could bring a utility bill or picture ID.... Oh, I should mention your given a # as you enter the facility.... When your turn comes up a person is assigned to you to take you shopping.... When your finished the helper takes your groceries to your vehicle.... I opted for prayer before I left It was a wonderful experience and I'll eat well for the month.... Your welcome once a month to shop...

This place is amazing. This is a community outreach center that provides clothing and food and…read morehygiene to those struggling. My daughter and her best friend went there today to volunteer and had so much fun helping . They are excited to go back and help . They were so warm and welcoming and it truly is such a great place . My daughter is looking forward to volunteering their every weekend for fun because she enjoyed it so much

It was my first time to volunteer and I felt soooo good, knowing that I was part of a little…read morecommunity and helping others-- to make it happen! We were all pack the good bags for 3,000 bags and it was the fast track as everyone tried their bags to make sure everything went very well. The staffs here( at this location specifically) are super friendly and they are well organized which make the work run smoothly. If anyone looking for volunteering and not sure which one to start, try the United Food Bank, helping our community--together we can achieve more :) I will definitely be there again soon.

This is a partner food bank with United Way and we had the chance to volunteer here over the…read moreweekend. Our task was to sort foods into various categories in order for the Food Bank to be able to fill order requests for various distribution sites (such as other food banks, domestic violence centers, homeless shelters, etc.). Our shift was from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and everything was started on time with an intro into the purpose of the bank and the purpose of United Way overall. We broke out into "teams" and were assigned tasks from there and everything got underway. By 11 a.m. we had wrapped up all of the food needing to be sorted / boxed and we were able to leave early. Notes: wear weather appropriate clothes (it's not climate controlled) and wear closed toes shoes for safety Overall: A It's a charity and it's a chance to volunteer and give back - what's not to love??

I have been coming here for about four years now. I have always been treated with respect, and the…read morevolunteers are sweet, kind, and caring towards me. I appreciate everything you do for my family and myself. If you are coming, I recommend you bring lunch, and prepare to wait about an hour, sometimes a bit more. You have to wait across the street at the drive in. But it's worth the wait almost every time. Thank you once again.

From the owner: Hope for Hunger Food Bank is operated by Phoenix Rescue Mission, where we provide Christ-centered,…read morelife-transforming support to neighbors experiencing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. As the largest food bank in Glendale, Hope for Hunger helps meet a vital need across the Valley by offering nutritious food and encouragement to families in need. Anyone is welcome. The only requirement is a valid ID.

I volunteered at St. Mary's Food Bank last week with my colleagues. This was one event that was…read moretruly fun, rewarding, and meaningful for building camaraderie among staff members WHILE serving. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve the community while also representing an organization dedicated to service. I also want to give a special shout-out to the St. Mary's Food Bank staff for their exceptional organization and warm welcome. Joseph, in particular, was fantastic. He made the experience lighthearted while still keeping us in line (pun not intended) and he even took song requests from Prince Fans (Purple Rain). Thank you to the entire St. Mary's team for all you do, and for providing opportunities that not only support the community, but also help other teams grow stronger together. Sincerely, a visiting Minnesotan.

I do not partake in distributions from St. Mary's Food Bank. I stay out of the right lane…read moreoneastbound Thomas Road east of NAPA Automotive on morning drives. And we contribute. I once lived in a bountiful where an immense freezer could be filled with earth's goodness of vegetables and fruits for a small expense in miles and cash. Not that easy in Arizona. The freezer was donated to St. Mary's - and welcomed. We keep our pantry stocked. When the "Best By" dates geow near on pantry goods, they are donated to St. Mary's and refreshed. I want to contribute quality to those less blessed than I have been. And, St. Mary's, being a religious organization charity, blesses families, and individuals with the foundation of living - food. A good value for all.

Waste Not is a perishable food rescue organization that collects and distributes 3.5 million pounds…read moreof food each year. The food is donated by restaurants, catering companies and grocery stores and Waste Not delivers it directly to agencies that feed people who need it.

Worked here for 1 week, and was let go for a non-related background incident they didnt want to…read moretell me, but later found out. They did a pre hire background check,and hired me, trained me, then let me go. Right before Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was a unfair incident, but they, (Willie Black,Supervisor at the time), didn't give me a reason. If get hired here,do get your hopes up too high. P.S., food handling wasn't a priority with the drivers either. I hope nobody gets sick ingesting the food they collect.

Great people and much needed help. Ty. I have really never met people so friendly, food is fresh…read moreand I need that extra assistance

their food is amazing... their kindness is as well... i have a severe brain injury.... and they…read morehave been beyond gracious to us... truly heartfelt and always fresh veggies, fruits, options... they have heart and proud to think of them as friends i have met as well as a place that assists