Welcome to our volunteer site! Volunteers represent an integral part of the success of Second Harvest's ability to help provide food to people in need in our community. Last year, volunteers contributed approximately 261,102 hours of service, which is equivalent to 126 full-time employees!
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties involves hundreds of volunteers each week in all aspects of our operation. We welcome and appreciate your time, talent, and interest for the benefit of others in our community. We have individual and group volunteer opportunities for those who are 14 years of age or older.
Video
Check out this video made entirely by volunteers from Intel!
Ready to volunteer?
- Review our Requirements Section
Permission Slip
Volunteer Agreement
- Check out our Volunteer Opportunities and locations in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
- Interested in volunteering on a regular basis? Please complete the Volunteer Information form listing days, times, and frequency you are available, as well as a description of your skill sets, experience, and what you would like to do as a volunteer. Submit to Kristin Sulpizio (ksulpizio@shfb.org), Director of Volunteer Services.
- Contact us by email or phone to schedule an opportunity.
- Maps:
San Jose Distribution Site
San Jose Additional Parking (pdf)
San Carlos Distribution Site
Thank you for thinking of the Food Bank. We look forward to meeting and working with you!
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