Volunteer Opportunities
Are you in need of food? Jeffco Eats is NOT a walk-in pantry. We deliver bags of weekend food (Totes of Hope), pantry staples, and school snacks to over 40 locations throughout Jefferson County. To see a list of the schools, libraries, churches, clinics, rec centers and Section-8 housing we deliver to, click HERE
To find a walk-in pantry near you click here: Find Food | Food Bank of the Rockies
Are you in need of food? Jeffco Eats is NOT a walk-in pantry. We deliver bags of weekend food (Totes of Hope), pantry staples, and school snacks to over 40 locations throughout Jefferson County. To see a list of the schools, libraries, churches, clinics, rec centers and Section-8 housing we deliver to, click HERE
To find a walk-in pantry near you click here: Find Food | Food Bank of the Rockies
Are you in need of food? Jeffco Eats is NOT a walk-in pantry. We deliver bags of weekend food (Totes of Hope), pantry staples, and school snacks to over 40 locations throughout Jefferson County. To see a list of the schools, libraries, churches, clinics, rec centers and Section-8 housing we deliver to, click HERE
To find a walk-in pantry near you click here: Find Food | Food Bank of the Rockies
Jeffco Eats warmly invites individuals, families, and groups of volunteers to join us in our mission to combat food insecurity.*
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You can make an impact
in just 2 hours!
Our most popular volunteer activity is Friday Food Packs, held at our distribution center inside Lakewood United Methodist Church every Friday from 9am to 11am. These packing sessions are perfect for individuals, friends and family, or corporate and civic groups. Join us and become a Friday Food Hero today!
Group Opportunities
Group volunteering at Jeffco Eats is a fantastic way for teams of 3-15 to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding experience. Whether aiming to strengthen teamwork, lift spirits, or serve the community, group volunteering fosters stronger bonds and a sense of accomplishment.
In addition, we offer several other volunteer opportunities:
Core Volunteers
Commit to regular shifts, whether daily, weekly, or monthly. We’ll work with you to find a schedule that fits.
- Food Delivery Drivers
- Food Delivery Assistants
- Friday Food Leads
- Friday Food Cores – currently filled
- Volunteer Coordinator – currently filled
- Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Food Drive Volunteers
Jeffco Eats hosts multiple food drives annually. These are excellent opportunities for individuals or groups to get involved, often held outside local grocery stores, where volunteers encourage shoppers to purchase food for children and families in need.
We’re always looking for volunteers to host food drives at workplaces, community or faith centers, or neighborhoods. Click here to learn more about hosting a Food Drive.
Special Event Volunteers
Occasionally, Jeffco Eats hosts events where volunteers support planning and logistics.
Browse and register for our upcoming volunteer opportunities in the calendar below.
If you don’t find an opportunity that interests you, or for more information, please email volunteer@jeffcoeats.org, and we’d be happy to get you involved!
* Volunteers under 18-years require a parent or guardian’s signature on the Volunteer Liability Release. Volunteers under 16-years must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that our distribution center contains heavy machinery, industrial shelving filled with food, and fast-moving volunteers.
“Jeffco Eats is great for our organization’s volunteer days; it’s a fun and easy way to get involved and help out our local community!"
Rachael
BD
“I love volunteering at Jeffco Eats because I wanted to help out kids who do not get healthy meals during the times school is not in session. The people and the coordinators at Jeffco Eats are dedicated, hardworking, caring and full of kindness.”
Gwen
“Friday Food Packs are great recurring opportunities that allow our company to get involved and give back to our community!”
Bella
Blackrock
Liability Form
To review our volunteer Liability Form, which is required before volunteering. During the registration process, you will acknowledge that you have read and accepted the terms.
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DROP OFF LOCATION
Jeffco Eats is based inside:
Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood Street, Lakewood, CO 80214.