We’re Better Together. Give your time.
Become a SACA Volunteer.
“I have had a wonderful time volunteering at SACA. I’m truly glad to partake in the great things they do for people in need”
— Dawn B.
Volunteers make the difference!
SACA relies on weekly volunteers to support neighbors who depend on our services. In 2024, SACA served over 68,000 individuals with 93% of our service hour carried out by volunteers! It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to provide the services we do, and our dedicated volunteers keep our operations running!
Interested in becoming a Weekly Volunteer at SACA?
Fill out our online application linked below, and our Program Manager will reach out to you!
A Note about Volunteering at SACA:
Due to limited staffing and the unpredictable nature of donations, SACA staff are unable to work alongside daytime volunteers for an entire shift. Staff can provide initial guidance and emergency support, but volunteers need to be able to fulfill volunteer responsibilities independently.
Volunteer shifts involve standing, bending, lifting, maneuvering carts, and communicating in English. If you anticipate any challenges with fulfilling a daytime volunteer role, please sign up for our volunteer newsletter to stay informed of other special event volunteer opportunities.
Groups are accepted for the SACA Delivers program, and special events. Groups of more than three are not accepted for daytime operations.
Weekday Volunteers
Food Market Volunteer
Assist clients while they pick out their groceries in the food market. Duties include assisting clients shop, stocking shelves, checking out clients and keeping the area clean. You will need to lift up to 20lbs. Volunteers are needed during SACA’s open hours.
Warehouse Volunteer
Help sort and organize food, stock shelves, unload the truck and van, and keep the area clean. You must be able to lift 20 to 30 lbs. Volunteers are needed during SACA’s open hours.
Intake/Administration Assistant
If you enjoy interacting with and helping others, consider volunteering for the intake/admin position. As the first point of contact for clients, you will answer phones, schedule appointments, check-in clients and complete other administrative duties.
Thrift Store Assistant
Thrift store volunteers help sort, merchandise, and organize items. They also assist customers and help with check out. Our thrift store is 100% volunteer run, ensuring that all profits go directly to feeding the community. SACA Thrift Store is temporarily closed as we plan to move into a new building. Stay tuned!
Truck Driver
Take a tour of the community in SACA’s box truck while you pick up and deliver food rescue from our store partners (Cub, Target, Trader Joes and more). You must be able to lift 40 pounds. Shifts available Monday through Friday, 6 am to 10:30am.
Maintenance Assistant
Help with cleaning, composting, trash removal, running errands, fixing things, small building or repair projects, and general maintenance. This role changes from week to week based on the needs of the organization.
Opportunities for Students
SACA is a great place for college and high school students to learn valuable skills and give back to their community.
Students over the age 16 are always welcome to volunteer at SACA anytime throughout the year, during times that work with their schedule. Simply fill out the volunteer application to express interest and get started.
Weekend & Event Volunteers
SACA Delivers
On the third Saturday of each month, SACA Delivers volunteers pack groceries into boxes, load boxes into cars, and make grocery deliveries to about 150 homebound seniors and people with disabilities.
Produce Distributions
Volunteers needed the second and fourth Saturdays during the harvest season, July - September. Volunteers help pack produce and load into clients cars. It’s a great opportunity to volunteer with corporate groups, family and friends! Check back for 2026 opportunities at SACA’s new building!
Hops for Hunger
Hops for Hunger is our annual craft beer tasting fundraiser on March 20, 2026. Stay tuned for details about volunteering at this event!
If you have questions about volunteering or are interested in setting up a group volunteer opportunity at SACA, send us an email at info@sacafoodshelf.org.
SACA’s Hours: Monday: 9 am - 4 pm | Tuesday: 8 am - 4 pm | Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm |
Thursday: 8 am - 3 pm
