Group volunteering is a meaningful way to bring teams together while making a tangible difference for neighbours facing hunger. You’ll strengthen connections, boost morale, and directly support the fight to end hunger.
Discover how your organization can get involved
Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity that gives back to the community? Discover how your organization can get involved through Daily Bread’s Employee Volunteer Program.
Our Employee Volunteer Program offers corporate teams a unique and enriching opportunity to be a part of Daily Bread Food Bank’s day-to-day operations and help make a difference in the community.
Throughout the year, we offer interactive and enriching programs onsite at our facility at 191 New Toronto St in Etobicoke, including food sorting and kitchen support. At the start of each volunteer shift, teams are provided with a tour of our facility to learn more about Daily Bread’s programs, the current need, and the impact of your support.
To participate in our Employee Volunteer Program activities, a minimum program fee is required, which is invoiced to you in advance of your shift. This fee supports our operations and the costs associated with the management of our volunteer program.
Food Sorting
Assist our Operations team on our production floor by sorting, categorizing and/or bagging fresh and non-perishable donated food items that will be distributed to our network of member agencies across the city.
When: Thursday & Friday,
8:30am – 11:30am or 12:30pm – 3:30 pm
Who: Teams of 10-20 volunteers
Kitchen Support
Assist kitchen staff by cutting, washing, and prepping food ingredients for Daily Bread’s meal program.
When: Mondays, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Who: Teams of 6-8 volunteers
Support Your Local Community as a Group
Does your faith group, sports/social group or service club want to find a fun way to support your local community? Book a group volunteer event at Daily Bread Food Bank! Your group can sign up for a 3-hour shift, working together to sort food for our member agencies.
Your group can find other ways to support by hosting a fundraiser or a food drive.
When:
Wednesdays, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Who:
People aged 15+
Where:
191 New Toronto Street, Etobicoke
Groups Requiring Special Accommodations
Are you looking for an opportunity for your group requiring special accommodations to participate in community support? Contact us to see if a volunteer food sorting shift is suitable for your group’s needs.
When:
Wednesdays, 9:30am – 11:30am
Who:
For 10 people, including participants and attendants
Get your school involved
Teachers! Book your students for a morning of Food Sorting in the Daily Bread Food Bank Production Hall. This program is suitable for students in grades 6 to 12. Groups must be an 8:1 student/adult ratio. Please let us know if you are interested in having your class tour the Daily Bread Food Bank facilities.
When:
Tuesdays, 9:30am – 11:30am
Who:
For 1 class (maximum 30 people, including students and adults), grade 6-12
Join a Public or Family Food Sort Event
During special holidays, Daily Bread Food Bank hosts weekend public food sorting events. Volunteers from around the GTA support the community by coming to our distribution centre located at 191 New Toronto Street in Etobicoke to sort and pack food donations that are distributed to our member agency network.
Whether you are looking for a volunteer activity to participate in as a family, with friends or on your own, you can make a Daily Bread Public Food Sort part of your holiday tradition.
When:
We host three Public Food Sorting events each year over Spring, Thanksgiving, and the Winter Holidays
Who:
Persons 11-14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Individuals or Families
“When you volunteer, you have a community. It’s a community of people who feel as passionate as you are about levelling the playing field, making things a little bit fairer for everyone.”
Gwendolyn, Kitchen Volunteer
“I’ve volunteered at various places, but you don’t get nearly the sense of community or recognition that you do at Daily Bread. That kept drawing me back.”
Andrew, Production Hall Volunteer
“I see myself as a bridge. I connect people to the resources that can help them stabilize their lives.”
Nancy, Information and Referral Volunteer
“Seeing how many people relied on that meal to help get them through the week was eye opening. Being able to be of service to something greater than yourself is very fulfilling.”
New Toronto Food Co., Employee Volunteer Program
Get started by creating an account on Volunteer Hub and book your first online info session. If you’re not able to volunteer regularly but would like to sign up for one of our Saturday public food sorts, which happen three or four times a year, you can register for those as soon as they become available, without attending an information session.
No. If you’d like to volunteer in your community, please find your local food bank here and contact them directly about their volunteer opportunities.
The minimum age to volunteer is typically 18.
Daily Bread offers opportunities to volunteer in a number of roles at our headquarters in south Etobicoke, including order picking in our warehouse, food sorting, serving clients in our onsite food bank, prepping food for our kitchen, and assisting in administrative work.
No prior experience is required. We provide all necessary training and orientation before you begin your volunteer shift.
Yes! We welcome community groups, schools (grades 6-12), and corporate teams. It’s a great way to build teamwork while supporting your community.
Absolutely. We encourage youth participation and often have opportunities for high school students who need to complete community service hours. Some age restrictions may apply depending on the activity.
Most shifts are 3 hours long, including a short break. We offer morning, afternoon, and occasional weekend shifts to accommodate different schedules.
No, all volunteer opportunities are available at our headquarters in south Etobicoke, with the exception of special events.
Our facility is located at 191 New Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario. Free parking is available for volunteers, and the location is accessible by public transit.
Volunteers play a crucial role in helping us sort, pack, and distribute food to thousands of families across Toronto. Your time and effort directly support our mission to end hunger in our community.
Please note that most of our volunteer opportunities take place at our warehouse at 191 New Toronto Street in South Etobicoke, with the exception of special events.
Looking to volunteer as an individual? Visit our individual volunteer page.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our Employee Volunteer Program. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you within two business days.
Prefer to email?
You can also contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for your interest in volunteering your club, non-profit, or faith group. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you within two business days.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for your special accommodations group. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you within two business days.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering your school group. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you within two business days.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a family or individual. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you within two business days.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our Community Meal Program. Please fill out the form and we will get back to you within two business days.
