Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Daily Bread Food Bank!
Whether you are interested in volunteering for a day, or joining us on a regular basis, we are grateful for your support and commitment to the fight against hunger.
On-site volunteers at Daily Bread assist in the following roles:
Food Sorting – Production Hall
Weekdays: 8:30-11:30am or 12:30-3:30pm
Help sort donated food and/or re-package bulk food items in preparation for shipping to Daily Bread member food banks in the city.
Order Picking – Warehouse
Weekdays: 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00-4:00pm
Help fulfill food orders from member agencies by picking pre-packaged food boxes from shelves and stacking them on pallets.
Kitchen Assistance
Weekdays: 8:30-11:30am or 12:30-3:30pm
Help prepare soups and casseroles for meal programs across the city, as well as our on-site Community Meal, and daily lunch service.
Community Meal Program
Thursday evenings only: 4:00-7:30pm
In this client-facing role, volunteers help with setting up, serving and clean-up for our weekly community dinner service.
New Toronto Street Food Bank
Seven days per week. Various shifts available.
In this client-facing role, volunteers assist with the operation of the food bank by packaging hampers, stock replenishment and helping clients who come to shop for food.
Administrative Roles
Weekdays: 8:30am-4:30pm
Help administrative staff by volunteering at our Welcome Centre, fundraising, finance and/or other departments.
Special Event Volunteers
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.