Meeting/Event Information

Volunteer support is critical to our mission of food for better lives!  The Houston Food Bank utilizes volunteers six days a week at our main warehouse. Whether you come out as an individual or part of a group, we are certain you will have an enjoyable, positive experience.  

SPECIAL NOTES:    

·  Volunteers under the age of 14 must complete a Minor Waiver Form signed by a parent or guardian and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the shift.

·  All volunteers under the age of 18 also need a completed Minor Waiver Form signed by a parent or guardian.

·  A copy of the Minor Waiver form can be downloaded by clicking the RESOURCES tab on your Volunteer Profile page.  

Description of Duties 

Varies with the makeup volunteers for shift. Most of the projects at the warehouse involve inspecting, sorting, and repackaging of donated food items for community distribution.

Address Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall St.
Houston, TX. 77029
Directions 

From Downtown:  Take IH-10 east and exit Gellhorn St. (exit #774).  Make a U-turn at Gellhorn, stay on feeder and turn right on Portwall St.

Parking Information 

If space permits it, you may park in the front parking lot, but in the event of a large volunteer turnout, you may be directed to our overflow lot located behind the building.

Attire Information 

CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED - casual dress, long pants (preferred), t-shirt with sleeves.  Bring work gloves if desired.

SPECIAL NOTE:  HFB no longer allows outside food and drinks to be brought into our facility to share with group members since launching our onsite 535 Catering service in 2019.  As a Group Leader, if you are interested in offering any food items (including water) to group members, please contact Malcolm Green [email protected] to place an order.  

o For your safety, bags and purses are not allowed in project areas.  Lockers are provided for storing any items you don't want to keep in your car, but keep personal and valuable items to a minimum (i.e., electronics, jewelry, money, etc.), as HFB is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

o Special accommodations needed?  Just let us know before your volunteer shift so we can plan accordingly.

o Remember to wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes so your feet are protected and dress in layers so you will be comfortable throughout your shift.