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!
At SACA, we believe with every simple gesture to help your neighbor, fills everyone’s heart.
In 2023, SACA served almost 55,000 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. SACA relies on weekly volunteers to support neighbors who depend on our services. If you are able to commit at least 3-4 hours between Monday and Thursday each week, we invite you to make an impact and reach out today about volunteering at SACA.
Becoming a Weekly Volunteer at SACA:
Prospective weekly volunteers must fill out the volunteer application and attend a tour of SACA. Our Program Manger, Emily Beck, will get in touch with you with more details after the application is complete.
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 open during regular food shelf hours and seasonally on the third Saturday of the month.
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. We’ve developed unique opportunities for students that offer hands-on experience and job training. There are limited openings available for 12-16 week volunteer commitments that provide intentional skill growth and job experience.
Fill out the intern application to learn more.
Students over the age 16 are always welcome to volunteer at SACA on a short-term basis that works 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 are needed on the second and fourth Saturdays during the harvest season, July - September. Volunteers help pack produce and load into clients cars. Check back for 2025 opportunities!
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 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
2025 Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Holiday Meal Delivery
We partner with the Spring Lake Park Lions and ACCAP to deliver 300 turkeys and holiday meal fixings to families in our service area in December. We need delivery teams to help make this event possible. 2 people per team are requested. Check back here for 2025 dates!
Holiday Toy Giveaway
SACA distributes holiday toys to over 200 families in our community, thanks to generous toy donations from the community and Toys for Tots. We need volunteers to help check clients in, help them shop, and load their cars. Check back here for 2025 dates!
