I enjoy volunteering whenever I can. I had signed up to do some volunteer work with a team in another 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. read more

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Midwest truly is the best food bank out there. They're so kind and thorough. They love to help others 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 read more

What a wonderful place! I like that it is not a resale place. They take your donations and donate to those that need it! I will be bringing more to them read more

Thryvwere cool appreciative. We needed to donate. Some unused medical equipment thrg were appreciative but but didn't want it. read more

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I don't know where to begin. To see the volunteers and the National Guard come with ready smiles and willingness to make life better for others, at the risk of their own health, was a beautiful thing to see. I have been volunteering at this food bank for a year, and I am always amazed at the level and quality of the donations from corporations as well as local residents. Although we practiced social distancing, we were still able to connect as volunteers. One of the ladies I worked with is a teacher and she makes a point of ensuring her students know they are loved and missed each day. What was also very touching to witness were the occasional tears in her eyes. When I asked about the reason for the tears, she told me that just a few years ago she was a recipient of the items from the food bank and now she gets to help someone else as a volunteer instead of a recipient. All I know is in the midst of covid-19, we are showing ourselves to be globally strong. Food banks need you donations and assistance. You are helping us make a difference. read more

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If you have never volunteered at a Food Bank, it can be a real eye opener. It's sort of like working at Costco or Sam's Club, except you get to repackage bulk items given by food companies, into small portions, to be given to the less fortunate and homeless. It's hard work and sadly you won't get to see those happy faces at the end. But, it's not about us, right? About one hundred of us came here from my company to help on a week day. One group, put labels on gallon sized clear plastic bags, another much larger group of fifty or so would scooped ritz style crackers into those bags, while another group worked with heat sealers to vacuum lock the bags. Then they were all collected and put into boxes to be shipped or given out. All totaled, it was two and a half hours of hard work. But it was all for a good cause and our volunteer efforts we were told were worth about $20 or so an hour each. EACH. If you have some free time and want to make a difference, consider coming here for a few hours. Someone will say a prayer of thanks for your special gift that evening and you will know someone, somewhere will have something to eat because of it. Peace! read more

Midwest Food Bank - Food Banks Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This food bank is AMAZING. Serving here is good family fun and helps a lot of hungry people. A world class organization from top to bottom. I'd recommend go serve on a Saturday morning. read more

What age restriction? What ability restriction? THIS IS THE BEST PLACE IN THE VALLEY TO VOLUNTEER. I am able to bring my entire family (including young kids handicap brother) to volunteer together. It's great! They get food for free and give it away for free. What an awesome organization working to end hunger!!! read more

The best people around. They care deeply and it shows. They are helping folks in a big way. Very organized. Quality food. They stretch a dollar like no other. read more

Midwest Food Bank is a wonderful place to volunteer. Eric and Mary are so dedicated to the cause of helping fight hunger and their enthusiasm is contagious. I have had the privilege to be a part of helping with their mission. I have had back problems so I was not sure if I could even contribute, but they found a place for me to be helpful and I felt so needed. The atmosphere is so positive and uplifting that I would encourage anyone who has a few hours to join in and make a difference. read more

Midwest Food Bank is a special place. They not only love people by providing meals to those in need, but they love volunteers just as well. My family and I (we have four kids ages 6 and under) have volunteered here the last couple Saturdays. Midwest welcomes us with open arms, accepts us for who we are, and are thankful for the help we can provide. If you are in need of food or looking for a place to serve, Midwest Food Bank is the place you are looking for! Thank you Midwest Food Bsnk for all the great things you do and for impacting our community in such a positive way. read more

we love the things that Midwest does to help feed people in need. it is a worthy cause to give your blessings to.

This will be my 2nd volunteer event this year participating with my fellow team members at work. I'm new to the area, so being apart of this fantastic opportunity to help the community has been a joy in my heart. I appreciate that this location is clean and takes time to ensure each item is packed properly and sanitation is always important. There is inspirational positive music playing in the background for your enjoyment. Listening made me even more inspired. I highly encourage all of you reading this message to reflect how we can a difference.if you want to volunteer either physically or monetary wise.. I would recommend. God bless read more

I visited Midwest Food Bank's facility in Gilbert and was very impressed with the cleanliness, organization and all of the smiles I encountered with the volunteers and staff on my visit. It's a very busy place with everyone in the building sharing in their major goal...to help the hungry! I strongly recommend this business! read more

Midwest food bank is committed to partnering in the community and is a great place to volunteer.

What a great place to not only have a good time, but doing something that helps others! Winning combination! Great owners, and everyone is happy to be at work. Refreshing!!! I have volunteered twice now, once with family and once with an organization. Both times it was great! I highly recommend doing your next service project here!!! Go, have fun, and help others! read more