Food Security Volunteer Opportunities

Wake Forest Area Hunger Ministry
The Wake Forest Area Hunger Ministry is a coalition of churches, civic organizations and service groups building a community-wide Hunger Ministry for North East Wake County and Youngsville. Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities and initiatives. Contact George Shaw.

Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is a major issue across our county, state, country as well as internationally. We want to broaden participation in the area Hunger Ministry. If you are part of an organization that wants to find out more or join the coalition, contact George Shaw.

Local Food Programs
Volunteer to sort and distribute food at Tri-Area Ministry (TAM), Hope House, Back Pack Buddies, St. Catherine's of Siena, Richland Creek and other area organizations. Have extra produce you're your garden? Donate it to local pantries! Contact George Shaw.

Gleaning
Harvest and bag sweet potatoes, corn and other crops on farms that donate produce for charity near Wake Forest during October for Yam Jam as well as all year around. The Society of St. Andrew coordinates these events. Contact: Dave Eaton.

Raleigh Food Bank
Sort anything from canned goods to frozen meet and veggies at the regional food bank. Generally 2nd Thursday of each month from 1-3 pm and once a quarter from 6-8 pm on Wednesday evening. Contact: Dennis Beemer at 630-319-1155.

Community Gardens
Volunteer at a growing number of gardens including Community Connections Garden at Wake Forest Baptist Church (Contact Gene Cross) or for the Northeast Community Coalition (Contact Tilde Caudle).