Volunteer

Sign up as a Volunteer!

Thank you for your interest in the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry. We are entirely run by dedicated volunteers like you. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.

If you are an individual or part of an organization that would like to volunteer, please fill out the form with as much detail as possible.

FYI: We host our Pantry days twice a month on Wednesdays from 8:30am to 11:30am. You can help pack, deliver or do both. Here's what to expect:
 
PACK on pantry day

  • 8:30AM-10:00AM

  • Pack nutritious grocery bags with fresh produce and pantry staples

  • Sort, fold and organize donated clothing and household items

  • General cleaning and straightening of the pantry

  • Heavy lifting involved


DELIVER on pantry day

  • From 10:00am-11:30am

  • Deliver 10-30 grocery bags in Princeton with contactless delivery

  • Expect delivery to take around 45 mins depending on arrival and delivery route

  • Drive your own car

  • Valid driver's license, car registration and car insurance policy required

  • School age children living in Princeton are NOT able to ride along on deliveries to ensure privacy of families

PICK-UP donations from partners for pantry day

  • Pick up from various locations which can be the day before Pantry day (every other Tuesday) in the mornings. Estimated time 1-1.5 hrs. Car required.

  • Pick up from local farms would be the morning of Pantry Day. (every other Wednesday) Estimated time 45 mins. Car required.

  • Items picked up from locations will be loaded into your car and then would need to be dropped off at the pantry before the Wednesday's Pantry day.

There are many ways you can contribute. Explore and select from the various opportunities below. Please note, our volunteer opportunities are always evolving and change from time to time based on the growing needs of our families.