What You Might Be Doing

Depending on what is needed on any given day, you may be working on one or more of the following:

BackPack Program

Help pack sacks of food for thousands of children in the Rapid City area. This is assembly-line work with volunteers packing food or keeping the line stocked.

Food Box Packing

Pack food boxes that head out to our mobile distribution sites to feed children and families who need it most. Also done in assembly-line fashion.

Food Sorting & Quality Assurance

Sort and repack donated food — both perishable and non-perishable — from food drives, retail store partners, or our Feeding America network partners.

What to Expect

When You Arrive

Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your shift. Our staff will walk you through everything you need to know and will be with you throughout your shift. No experience is necessary — just a willingness to help.

What to Wear

Dress in comfortable layers — our warehouse is kept cool for food safety. Fully enclosed, closed-heel shoes are required. Sandals, Crocs, Keens, and flip-flops are not permitted. Leave valuables locked in your vehicle.

Physical Requirements

Volunteers should be able to stand and walk for 2–3 hours and lift 10–30 pounds. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome — if you need a reasonable accommodation please contact us at volunteer@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Age Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Everyone needs a signed waiver on file before their shift — for volunteers under 18 a parent or guardian signature is required.

Volunteering with a Group

Volunteering is even better with company! We welcome groups of all sizes — friends, family, coworkers, and organizations. If you are bringing a group, please use the “Respond as a Team” feature when signing up for your opportunity below.