Volunteer in Iowa City

What you’ll do: Join our food rescue team and help collect excess food from donors, deliver it to local pantries, shelters, preschools, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with donor and recipient organizations.

• Box and load donated food items into our vans.

• Transport food to food access agencies. 

• Unload food at drop-off points.

When: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–Noon. Shifts typically last 1–3 hours. 

Commitment: We ask for a minimum of 10–30 hours of volunteer time, depending on your role. Most shifts last 2–3 hours and can be spread out over several months.

Physical Requirements: Volunteers on food rescue routes regularly lift boxes weighing 20-40 lbs. Drivers: Volunteers on food rescue routes work in pairs, with one driver and one passenger. Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required for volunteers who drive our vans.

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate in food rescue routes.