Volunteer♥
Changing lives by donating some of your own.
Volunteering Your Time
You change lives when you volunteer your time at the Food Hub!
Volunteers are at the heart of the Lancaster County Food Hub, helping ensure
neighbors can access free food, clothing, and outreach support with dignity. Whether
you’re sorting donations, restocking racks of clothing, or assisting with outreach, your
time makes a meaningful impact. Volunteering helps in the following ways.
1. 💛 Make an Immediate Impact
Help neighbors access food, clothing, and support, right when they need it.
2. 🤝 Build Community
Connect with others who care and be part of a welcoming, purpose-driven team.
3. 🧠 Learn & Share Skills
From organizing to outreach, there’s a role for everyone.
4. 🌱 Grow Your Perspective
Gain insight into local challenges and deepen your understanding.
5. 😊 Feel Good Doing Good
Volunteering boosts well-being and brings a sense of purpose.
6. 🕒 Flexible Opportunities
Give time in a way that fits your schedule because every hour matters.
7. 💗 Be Part of Something Bigger
Help remove barriers and build brighter futures for our neighbors.
No matter what your schedule or experience, there’s a place for you here. Join us and
help make a difference one neighbor at a time.
Volunteers Supported Mission
Hours Volunteers Donated
The Equivalent to 8.5 Full-Time Jobs!
Volunteering At The Lancaster County Food Hub
There are many volunteer opportunities available Monday through Friday between 8:30am – 4:00pm.
Each opportunity is briefly described on our Volunteer FAQ form you can download here.
Your volunteering allows our neighbors to be cared for & thrive!
How to Start Volunteering
Ready to get involved? Click here to fill out a form and begin the volunteer registration process. It’s the first step toward making a difference in your community.
What Happens Next
Once you submit your form, you’ll receive an email with links to complete the remaining steps to get started. These include:
- Child Welfare Clearance (free for volunteers)
- Criminal Background Clearance (free for volunteers)
- Volunteer Release Form
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Sexual Abuse Training
- Complete this form to confirm you’ve completed the Sexual Abuse Training
- Civil Rights Training – Access the training through 1) Webinar Recording OR 2) PDF
- Sign this form that you have completed the training
Please allow 1 week for your application to be reviewed. Once it is reviewed, a tour and onboarding will be scheduled. It will last approximately 1 hour and will include information on our online sign-up scheduling system, Bloomerang Volunteer, volunteer expectations toward neighbors, volunteers, and staff, safety protocols including attire, parking.
If you have any questions, please email info@lcfoodhub.org
We would love to meet you and give you a tour!
E-mail Us to connect and set up a tour today!
