Distribute Food to the Community

Help relieve community hunger, and put healthy meals on tables! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with our upcoming  community food distribution. This event is vital to ensuring our residents have access to fresh, healthy groceries, and we can’t do it without a strong team.

Event Information

This is the City of Alexandria/Department of Community and Human Services monthly Community Mobile Market in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank and Agape Church.  This event is the primary way we get food directly into the hands of our community. Without volunteers like you, we simply would not be able to serve the hundreds of families who rely on us. 

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities

Volunteers are needed to facilitate the efficient, dignified, and organized distribution of food to community members during our walk-up event.

• Set Up & Sorting: Organize food items into distribution stations.

• Client Assistance: Assist placing food into bags of participants 

• Distribution: Assist elderly and other participants to carry and load food bags into vehicles 

• Service Excellence: Provide friendly, respectful, and compassionate service to every guest.

• Clean Up: Assist in breaking down boxes and tidying the area after the event concludes.

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements

• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent customer service and a positive attitude are required.

• Physical Ability: Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to 25 lbs.

• Teamwork: Ability to follow directions from site leads and work well with others.

• Language (Optional): Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/etc.) are a plus but not required.

Time Commitment

• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Other Information

• Recommended Attire: Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

• Parking: Volunteer parking is available on the streets. Please avoid parking in the rec center parking lot- we would like to save it for the center users and food distribution participants.

• Special Instructions: If you require community service hours, please bring your paperwork to be signed by the Site Coordinator at the end of your shift.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up now.

 Questions? Contact Harumi Reilly, Food Security Coordinator using the link below.