San Francisco Warehouse | Shop Floor | 2026 Summer

Help us organize and stock the shop floor!

The Food Bank’s Shop Floor serves more than 200 partners large and small. Designed to look like a supermarket, it’s a place where community-based organizations can come to pick up food for various food programs. From soup kitchens and group homes, to after school snacks and everything in between, our Shop Floor is here to support partners as they serve the community.

We are looking for volunteers to help maintain, stock, and rotate the inventory and provide customer service. Help us keep a clean and safe environment and represent the Food Bank to partners!

• Assist Distribution Clerk in maintaining and stocking levels of distribution inventory (shelf stable foods, bread, etc.).
• Stock and straighten merchandise. Assist Distribution Clerk in keeping aisles clean and clear of hazards.
• Sort fresh produce to keep the best product.
• Assist Food Bank in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe cold chain storage system that maximizes space and efficiency while promoting a sanitary and safe work environment (reach-in coolers and freezers).
• Maintain a clean and safe shopping cart area.

Volunteers may be asked to repeatedly lift 30 pounds within the shift. We encourage you to consider your own health before deciding to volunteer.

This shift does NOT qualify for SFMTA, SF Court, and Project 20 hours, more info here. 

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Guidelines:

• With so few volunteer Shop Floor spots, each missing volunteer makes a huge difference in the shift. While we hope you can attend, please cancel your response as early as possible if you are unable to attend.
• Only volunteer if you are healthy and completely comfortable serving.

Instructions:

• Closed-toe shoes are required at all volunteer projects.
• We recommend volunteers not wear jewelry.
• We suggest dressing in casual and clean layers, as the temperature in the warehouse is often cool.

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Thank you for volunteering!