Calling all individuals and groups who want to fight food insecurity in the Elgin area!

First Time Volunteering?

Fill out your application here.

Returning Volunteer?

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Are You a Student
Under 18?

Fill out an application here.

Court-Mandated Community Service?

Apply here.

    1. Orientation: Required during your first volunteer shift, orientation includes a tour, learning about our mission, volunteer requirements, and other opportunities.

    2. Choose a Frequency: Commit to volunteering once, weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

    3. Pick a Shift: Volunteer in a number of different ways, including weekly food distributions, sorting, deliveries, and fundraising events.

  • • All volunteers must be at least 12 years old.

    • Minors aged 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Students under the age of 18 will need a parent or legal guardian to sign the Liability Waiver.

    • Court-mandated community service with Food for Greater Elgin is approved upon our discretion.

  • To sign up for a volunteer shift, please use the application links in the big green box above.

    If you need more information, email lsalazar@ffge.org or call 224-242-3371.

    We are excited to serve with you!

Your Shift Options

Volunteers assist our guests through every stage of their shopping experiences. They help maintain our warehouse, they register guests, sort and repack food products, deliver food boxes, and provide support and a friendly face!

  • Monday: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
    Tuesday: 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
    Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Thursday: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
    Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  • Monday: 5:00 – 8:15 p.m.
    Tuesday: 8:00 – 11:15 a.m.
    Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
    Thursday: 5:00 – 8:15 p.m.
    Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

  • Monday through Friday, anytime between 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    *Note: Some light lifting will be required.

  • Thursdays, anytime between 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    • Route may include 5-10 boxes within the same general neighborhood in Elgin or South Elgin

    • Completing a route takes about an hour, depending on how many boxes you are delivering

    *Note: Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds.

  • Monday: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    Tuesday: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    Wednesday: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
    Friday: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

We need your help!

Get in touch! Use the application links above to sign up, email lsalazar@ffge.org, or call 224-242-3371 for more information.

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