In 2012, 1,282 unduplicated volunteers donated 55,919 hours of their time to the Food Bank of Lincoln.

 

Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering for Food Bank Lincoln please contact Cheri Lawrence at

(402) 466-8170 x. 106 or clawrence@lincolnfoodbank.org.

 

 

 

The Food Bank of Lincoln has regular volunteer hours available:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm

The Food Bank of Lincoln is always in need of volunteers for events and special promotions which would be off-site. 

 


 

Veterans Distribution

Six to eight volunteers needed on the first Monday of each month at the V.A. Nebraska (600 S 70th East Auditorium doors).Volunteers are needed form 9:30 to 12:30 pm to help with this distribution.

 

Duties Include:

Unload Food Bank truck

Help with setup

Distribute product to clients

Help carry food to clients vehicles

Clean up

** Some jobs may require up to 40 lbs lifting, could be repeated lifting.

 

 

 

 

 

SNAP (Food Stamp) Outreach

Click here for SNAP volunteer information
Through our SNAP Outreach Program we are helping individuals and families get food assistance via food stamps (currently known as SNAP – Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program). Our goal is to partner with community agencies to be able to reach out to those in need and help them fill out the application and offer follow-up as needed.

Are you looking for ways to volunteer and make a difference in your community?

Are you compassionate and like to assist less fortunate individuals?

Are you a student looking for a place to do your community work through an organization that really makes a difference?

Are you dependable and trusting?

 

 

 

Donations of time are very important to keep the Food Bank operating effectively. Some of the opportunities available are:

Picking up donated food

Sorting, stocking, and repacking food

Delivering promotional supplies

Preparing mailings

Working at special events

Telephone follow-up

Working at the LPS Emergency Pantry



Volunteer Forms:

  • Online Wavier and Application.
    - Apply Online.


  • Mail-in Forms (download).
    - Volunteer Waiver Form
    - Volunteer Application Form
    - Print and mail form to:






 

 
4840 Doris Bair Cr. Ste. A  •  Lincoln, NE 68504-1465  •  info@lincolnfoodbank.org
Fact: In 2012, the Food Bank of Lincoln was able to distribute 7,493,148 meals at a cost of $.33 per pound. A $10 contribution can be used to provide approximately 25 meals for those in need.
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