Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in supporting the North York Harvest Food Bank community.


Volunteer to help sort food

Lead Volunteers to assist with food sorting activities, Monday to Friday 9am to 3:30pm

Volunteers are needed to sort food Monday to Friday, 9:15am to noon and from 1pm to 3pm.

Volunteer to help distribute food at the following locations:

Albion Library Community Food Space
1515 Albion Road (located close to the Albion Library)
Volunteers are needed to help distribute food on Wednesdays and Fridays

Bathurst Finch Community Food Space
580 Finch Avenue West (located at the Herb Carnegie Arena)
Volunteers are needed to help distribute food on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Lawrence Heights Community Food Space
5 Replin Road (located at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre)
Volunteers are needed to help distribute food on Tuesdays and Fridays

Oriole Community Food Space
2975 Don Mills Road (located at the Oriole Community Centre)
Volunteers are needed to help distribute food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Individuals looking to volunteer:
Please contact Lisa Anderson, Manager Volunteer Services, at lisa@northyorkharvest.com or 416-635-7771 x 2900


Corporate/Group Volunteering:

Looking for an engaging corporate/group volunteering or team building activity? Why not make a difference through our NYHFB KITS FOR A CAUSE PROGRAM. Help assemble “care kits” for neighbours in need. This program was developed specifically to accommodate groups of all sizes, whether you’re volunteering with friends, family, colleagues, or on your own, from groups of 3 to 3,000, your contribution directly impacts our community.

For more information, email info@kitsforacause.com or CLICK HERE to fill out the inquiry form, and the team will guide you through the process to ensure a seamless experience.


Would your community or corporate group like to volunteer for a food sorting event?  Please contact the following staff for more information:
Judith Reda, Community and Corporate Fundraising Manager, at judithreda@northyorkharvest.com or 416-635-7771 x3700

Other Ways to Give Back

DONATE FUNDS DONATE FOOD VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE 
 

For information about other organizations working with volunteers, please contact the following resources:

Volunteer Toronto at 416-961-6888 or www.volunteertoronto.ca
Charityvillage at www.charityvillage.com
JustServe at https://www.justserve.org/