Volunteer

Feeding the Hungry Since 1982

Tri-State Food Bank disburses a record 6.1 Million pounds of food in 2009 for hungry tristaters. . . . .New Report "Hunger In America 2010" - More than 114,200 Tri-State residents seek emergency food assistance each year- including more than 39,900 children and over 25,000 seniors - Click picture below for report. . . . . . . . . .

John Hillenbrand, Tri-State Food Bank Assistant Director and Volunteer Coordinator,

poses with volunteers from Immanuel UCC Sr. High during the Agency 2006 Conference

Our volunteers are the backbone to our success.

During fiscal year 2008 youth groups, church groups, corporate and civic organizations along with individuals, gave over 15,000 hours of volunteer time. This allowed us to distribute food to our agencies quicker and more efficiently.

Qualifications for Volunteers

	An ability to volunteer time.
	Help carry out our philosophy
	Desire to willingly share time on a regular basis
	A desire to help and be apart of the total team.

Volunteer Activities

	Warehouse Assistants: Our warehouse staff can use help Monday through Friday preparing agency pick-ups, repacking bulk donation and other various projects.
	Office Help: Occasionally there is a need for help with bulk mailings, data entry, filing and special projects.
	Volunteer Blitz: The first and third Saturdays of each month, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, is our blitz day. All volunteers and groups of volunteers are invited to join us on this day.
	Special Events: We have several special events throughout the year (outside of office hours) that require volunteer help.
	Volunteers help with food drives and fundraising events.

Benefits for Volunteers

	Experience team work in action
	New friendships
	New skills and experience
	Sense of satisfaction

Contact: John Hillenbrand/Volunteer Coordinator, jhillenbrand@tristatefoodbank.org or call (812)425-0775

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