The Central Texas Food Bank is actively monitoring developments related to COVID-19 (coronavirus). We are taking proactive measures to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and clients as we continue to serve our community.
Volunteer at a Mobile Food Pantry
Connect with Central Texans all over our service area at a mobile food pantry distribution. You’ll help distribute food and provide cheerful service to clients, and assist with set-up and teardown at the distribution site.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
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We will continue to keep our community updated.
Asking for help can be the hardest thing folks have to do. We rely on volunteers to ensure our mobile food pantries are welcoming, respectful places for clients to get the help they need.
Volunteer Shifts
Mobile Pantry volunteer shifts are offered in the morning and afternoon, Monday through Saturday. Please review available shift opportunities to register yourself as an individual.
If you would like to register a group, please use our Groups form. For court-appointed volunteer opportunities, please use our Court-Appointed form.
Distributions occur at sites across our 21-county service area, including Austin, Lexington, Bartlett, Lott, Cedar Park, Mustang Ridge, Fredericksburg, San Saba, Johnson City, Uhland and Kosse.
What to Wear and What to Expect
For safety reasons, sleeveless shirts and open-toe shoes are not permitted. Dress comfortably. You’ll be on your feet, moving around. Many of our mobile food pantry distributions take place outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
In the event of severe weather, please call 512-684-2559 to check your volunteer shift status.
Have Questions? We've Got Answers.
From information on age requirements, to how early you should arrive before your shift and even why we ask for personal information when you register, we've provided answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.