SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY!
Yonge Street Mission’s (YSM) Food Bank provides nutritious food and essential items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, while creating a welcoming experience where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Volunteering here is a great opportunity for people who enjoy hands-on work, staying organized, and working as part of a team.
WHAT WILL I DO?
As a Food Bank Volunteer, you’ll play an important role in supporting our community. You may:
- Sort and organize food donations
- Prepare food hampers
- Stock shelves, including bending and lifting 5–20 lbs.
- Support the day-to-day operation of the Food Bank
- Welcome, guide, and support community members visiting our Food Bank
Shifts are 2–4 hours and take place at our Food Bank at Gerrard and Parliament.
WHAT WILL I GAIN?
- Volunteer confirmation letter
- Gain experience and transferable skills in a community-based Food Bank.
- Build teamwork and organizational skills
- Meet and connect with other volunteers
- Make a real difference in your community!
HOW DO I APPLY?
- Step 1 — Create an account at: https://www.ysm.ca/get-involved/volunteer/short-term-volunteer/
- Step 2 — Find a shift: Log in and look for available weekly Food Bank shifts.
- Step 3 — Sign up: Choose a shift that works for you and sign up!
WANT TO BECOME A LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER?
- After completing 6+ shifts, speak with your Food Bank supervisor.
- They’ll connect you with our Volunteer Resources team to apply for a Long-Term Volunteer role.
QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?
Email dbailey@ysm.ca
Project: GENERAT1ON – Group Volunteering (For Corporate, Church, and Other Groups): Interested in volunteering as a group? Click here to visit our Project: GENERAT1ON group volunteer page to learn more about group volunteering opportunities and how your team can get involved with YSM.
We’d love to have you join us! Together, we can help build a stronger, healthier community.