Thank you for your interest in volunteering.
Whether you are interested in volunteering for a day, or joining us on a regular basis, we are grateful that you are joining the fight to end hunger.
Sorting
Weekdays:
8:30am – 11:30am or 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Food Sorting in the Production Hall
Help sort donated food and/or re-package bulk food items in preparation for shipping to Daily Bread member food banks in the city.
Picking
Weekdays:
9:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Order Picking in the Warehouse
Help fulfill food orders from member agencies by picking pre-packaged food boxes from shelves and stacking them on pallets.
Prepping
Weekdays:
8:30am – 11:30am or 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Kitchen Assistance
Help prepare soups and casseroles for meal programs across the city, as well as our on-site Community Meal, and daily lunch service.
Serving
Thursday evenings only: 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Community Meal Program
In this client-facing role, volunteers help with setting up, serving, and clean-up for our weekly community dinner service.
Assisting
Weekdays:
8:30am – 4:30pm
Administrative Roles
Help administrative staff by volunteering at our Welcome Centre, fundraising, finance, and/or other departments.
Supporting
As needed, various shifts available.
Special Events
Help support our seasonal food drives by registering as a Special Event volunteer. You will receive notices of our upcoming Public Food Sorts and food-raising activities that need extra volunteer support.
Serving
Weekday and weekend shifts available
Food Bank
Assist food bank clients with check-in and check-out, support clients during their shopping experience and maintain food bank stock. Excellent people and service skills are a must.
Youth Volunteering
Anytime and in your neighbourhood.
Take Action Project (TAP) for Youth
You can earn your community service/volunteer hours while helping to end hunger in Toronto by hosting a food drive in your neighbourhood.
For every 25 non-perishable food items you collect for donation to Daily Bread Food Bank, you will earn one volunteer hour. Register here and please ensure you check the box that says “I’m a high school student interested in earning volunteer hours.”
Sign-up
December 16
8:30 am – 11:30 am
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Winter Public Food Sort
Join this one-day event and help sort donated food and/or re-package bulk food items in preparation for distribution to Daily Bread member agencies across the city. Suitable for individuals, families and group volunteers.
Get notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Get notified of upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Start A Food Drive