Opportunities From: Feeding South Dakota

Join us in our Sort Room and Warehouse where you'll play a crucial role in picking and packing food for pantries across Sioux Falls. Each week, our School Pantries and Sanford Children's Wellness Pantries rely on your help to restock their shelves and support local children and families in need.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Help provide essential food supplies to kids and families in Sioux Falls.Come solo or bring a friend; teamwork is encouraged!You'll be sorting, boxing, and recording food items, all while adhering to our guidelines.

What You'll Do:

Work around forklifts and, if comfortable, use a pallet jack.Stand, bend, and lift for up to 4 hours, with occasional lifts of up to 30lbs Follow instructions and contribute effectively on your own.

What to Expect:

Support and Training: Arrive 10 minutes early, dress in layers for comfort, and wear closed-toe/heel shoes. We'll provide all necessary instructions and training on site.Age Requirement: This role involves working independently in a warehouse setting with forklift traffic and is open to those 18 and older.

Need to Cancel? If you need to cancel your shift due to illness, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Make a Difference: Join Our Food Bank Family

Are you ready to help us tackle hunger in our community? Join us at our distribution center and play a key role in ensuring South Dakota families have the nourishment they need to reach their fullest potential. 

What You'll Do:

Your tasks may vary, but they’re all about putting food on the table! Shifts last up to 2 hours and may include:

BackPack Program
Help us pack nutritious food for kids in Sioux Falls! Work alongside fellow volunteers in an assembly line—some packing while others restock supplies. Together, we’ll make sure kids have the fuel they need to learn and grow.

Food Box Packing
Get involved in packing food boxes for our local seniors or for mobile distributions that support families. It’s a great way to connect with others while making a real impact in your community.

Bulk Food Processing
Join us in our bulk food room, where we take larger quantities and turn them into family-sized portions, including bulk produce. 

Food Sorting and Quality Assurance

As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in sorting food donations or produce  to ensure they are safe for distribution. You’ll also help categorize items, making sure everything is ready for our school and wellness pantries.

Support and Training:

Please arrive at least 5 minutes early and dress in comfy layers with enclosed shoes. We’ll give you the scoop on your tasks and provide support throughout your shift.

Who Can Volunteer:

Must be able to stand and walk for 1-2 hours. Able to lift at least 5 pounds. All abilities are welcome! If you need accommodations, reach out to us at info@feedingsouthdakota.org. A waiver must be signed before volunteering. If you’re under 18, don’t forget to have a parent or guardian sign it. 

Age Requirements:

For safety, all volunteers must be 11 years or older, and those under 14 should bring a parent or guardian to help out.

Grab Your Crew!

Volunteering is better with friends, family, or coworkers. If you’re signing up as a group, please use the "respond as a team" feature.

 

If you need to cancel, just call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity: Volunteer with us in our Distribution Center!

Volunteers help ensure we have enough food sorted and packed for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day.

What You'll Do:

Food Box/Bag Packing - Help your neighbors in need by packing food boxes or bags at Feeding South Dakota's Pierre distribution center. This food will be distributed at our mobile distribution locations throughout central South Dakota to help feed children, families, and seniors who need food assistance. This work is done in assembly-line fashion with some volunteers on the assembly line packing the food and others helping to restock the line with the product. Food Sorting - Volunteers may sort and repack donated food (both perishable and non-perishable) from food drives, our retail store partners, or our Feeding America network partners.

What We Offer:

Training upon arrival.Support from our dedicated staff throughout your shift.A welcoming environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.

What We're Looking For:

Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time. Ability to lift at least 5 pounds. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at info@feedingsouthdakota.org.  A waiver must be submitted prior to volunteering. Any volunteers under 18 years old MUST have a parent or guardian signature on their waiver prior to volunteering.For safety reasons, all volunteers will be 11 years or older. Volunteers 11-13 years of age will be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Additional Details:

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.Dress in comfortable layers; sometimes we work up a sweat!

Reminder: We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, and co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Distribution center volunteers help ensure we have enough food for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day: 

BackPack Program - Volunteers will pack sacks of food for children in the Black Hills. The BackPack Program supports many children in the Black Hills area, and we need your help to ensure no child goes hungry in our community. This work is done in assembly-line fashion with some volunteers on the assembly line packing the food and others helping to restock the line with the product. Food Box Packing - Help your neighbors in need by packing food boxes at Feeding South Dakota's Rapid City distribution center. These boxes of food will be distributed at our mobile distribution locations to help feed children and families who need food assistance. This work is done in assembly-line fashion with some volunteers on the assembly line packing the food and others helping to restock the line with the product. Food Sorting - Volunteers may sort and repack donated food (both perishable and non-perishable) from food drives, our retail store partners, or our Feeding America network partners.

Support/Training:

Please arrive 10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time. Ability to lift 10 to 30 pounds. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at info@feedingsouthdakota.org.  A waiver must be submitted prior to volunteering. Any volunteers under 18 years old MUST have a parent or guardian signature on their waiver prior to volunteering. 

Age Requirements:

This position will be in a working warehouse. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, and co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Distribution center volunteers help ensure we have enough food for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day: 

BackPack Program - Volunteers will pack sacks of food for children in Rapid City. The BackPack Program supports over 3,000 children in the Rapid City area, and we need your help to ensure no child goes hungry in our community. This work is done in assembly-line fashion with some volunteers on the assembly line packing the food and others helping to restock the line with the product. Food Box Packing - Help your neighbors in need by packing food boxes at Feeding South Dakota's Rapid City distribution center. These boxes of food will be distributed at our mobile distribution locations to help feed children and families who need food assistance. This work is done in assembly-line fashion with some volunteers on the assembly line packing the food and others helping to restock the line with the product. Food Sorting - Volunteers may sort and repack donated food (both perishable and non-perishable) from food drives, our retail store partners, or our Feeding America network partners.

Support/Training:

Please arrive 10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and fully enclosed shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time. Ability to lift 10 to 30 pounds. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at info@feedingsouthdakota.org.  A waiver must be submitted prior to volunteering. Any volunteers under 18 years old MUST have a parent or guardian signature on their waiver prior to volunteering. 

Age Requirements:

This position will be in a working warehouse. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, and co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Backpack Program Delivery – Sioux Falls

Join us each week as we bring joy and nourishment to children in need through our Backpack Program! With the help of dedicated volunteers and staff, we prepare nearly 3,000 backpacks per week filled with food to support kids over the weekend. We’re looking for helpers to join us in delivering these essential packs to schools across the Sioux Falls and surrounding area.

What You'll Do:

Accompany a Feeding South Dakota staff member on a delivery route.Help load and unload totes of food in and out of the vehicle. Each full tote weighs about 30 pounds, so you’ll need to be comfortable lifting and moving heavy items.

What to Expect:

Please arrive 10 minutes early dressed in comfortable, layered clothing and FULLY-ENCLOSED SHOES.Training and instructions will be provided on-site, and staff will be there to support you throughout your shift.

What We’re Looking For:

Ability to stand and walk for 3-4 hours.Ability to lift up to 30 pounds periodically.Must be 18 years or older due to outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

If you need to cancel your shift, please contact us at 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Come help us spread a little extra cheer and make a big difference in our community!

Distribution center volunteers help ensure we have enough food for families in need. The following are examples of projects that you might be helping with depending on the needs of the organization on any given day: 

BackPack Program - Volunteers will pack sacks of food for children in the Black Hills. The BackPack Program supports many children in the Black Hills area, and we need your help to ensure no child goes hungry in our community. This work is done in assembly-line fashion with some volunteers on the assembly line packing the food and others helping to restock the line with the product. Food Box Packing - Help your neighbors in need by packing food boxes at Feeding South Dakota's Rapid City distribution center. These boxes of food will be distributed at our mobile distribution locations to help feed children and families who need food assistance. This work is done in assembly-line fashion with some volunteers on the assembly line packing the food and others helping to restock the line with the product. Food Sorting - Volunteers may sort and repack donated food (both perishable and non-perishable) from food drives, our retail store partners, or our Feeding America network partners.

Support/Training:

Please arrive 10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time. Ability to lift 10 to 30 pounds. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at info@feedingsouthdakota.org.  A waiver must be submitted prior to volunteering. Any volunteers under 18 years old MUST have a parent or guardian signature on their waiver prior to volunteering. 

Age Requirements:

This position will be in a working warehouse. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, and co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Feeding South Dakota receives thousands of pounds of donated food per year from various food drives and our retail salvage program, so we need your help to sort it!

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers will check expiration dates and labels on donated food, and then sort the donated food into categories such as Protein, Rice & Pasta, Cereal, for later distribution.

Support/Training:

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and wear comfortable clothing in layers and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support throughout their shift. 

Qualifications:

Ability to stand and walk intermittently for 2-3 hours at a time.  Ability to bend at the hips in order to reach product from boxes.  Ability to read fine print.  Have attention to detail. 

Age Requirements:

This position will be working in a warehousing facility alongside forklift traffic. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Reminder:

We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family, or co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others, please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.

If you need to cancel your shift for any reason, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Who doesn't love cereal? Join us as we package cereal into family-sized portions for neighbors across South Dakota!

Cereal is perfect for families because it’s packed with vitamins and minerals, is quick to prepare, and keeps well in storage.

This project will be done in our bulk-food room, where you'll scoop cereal and seal and label bags that will go into food boxes for local families across the state.

What to Expect:

Arrive at least 5 minutes early to get the scoop on how things work.Wear comfy layers and fully-enclosed shoes.We'll provide instructions, music, and staff support throughout the shift.Volunteers are required to keep the space as sanitary as possible, and will be provided a hairnet, apron, and face mask to keep everything safe and clean.

Allergen: Gluten 

Volunteers are needed to assist our operations staff in the warehouse with picking community partner orders from our food inventory.

Flexibility in scheduling is available for this opportunity! Please contact Tracy Schmitt (tracy.schmitt@feedingsouthdakota.org OR call 605-494-3663, ext. 306) to coordinate a volunteer time that works best in your schedule. Thank you!

What You'll Do:

Place boxes of product on a pallet.Use a manual or electric pallet jack to move the pallet through the aisles of food inventory . Work independently.

What We Offer:

Safety vest and training upon arrival.Support from our dedicated staff throughout your shift.A welcoming environment where your contribution truly makes a difference.

What We're Looking For:

Ability to read an order pick sheet.Ability to apply basic math skills.Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time.Ability to bend at the waist and knees. Ability to lift at least 20 pounds, sometimes repeatedly.

Additional Details:

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.Dress in comfortable layers; must wear closed toe/closed heel shoes.A waiver must be submitted prior to volunteering.

Age Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age. 

 

If you need to cancel your shift due to illness, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org

Do you have a flexible schedule? Willing and able to jump in right away when help is needed?

On occasion, Feeding South Dakota needs last-minute individuals and groups of volunteers when we come up short due to cancellations and other complications. Life gets busy and we understand!

Respond to this opportunity and your name will be added to the list of volunteers that we will call or email when an emergent need arises!

Thank you!

Do you have a flexible schedule? Willing and able to jump in right away when help is needed?

On occasion, Feeding South Dakota needs last-minute individuals and groups of volunteers when we come up short due to cancellations and other complications. Life gets busy and we understand!

Respond to this opportunity and your name will be added to the list of volunteers that we will call or email when an emergent need arises!

Thank you!

Do you have a flexible schedule? Willing and able to jump in right away when help is needed?

On occasion, Feeding South Dakota needs last-minute individuals and groups of volunteers when we come up short due to cancellations and other complications. Life gets busy and we understand!

Respond to this opportunity and your name will be added to the list of volunteers that we will call or email when an emergent need arises!

Thank you!