Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Dallas

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Kickstart your Tuesday morning by making a real impact in Plano! Join us as we help the Christian Benevolent Outreach Food Pantry prepare and distribute food boxes for 360 families in our community. This mobile-style pantry runs on teamwork, compassion, and great energy—come be part of something meaningful and upliftin

Kickstart your Tuesday morning by making a real impact in Plano! Join us by helping prepare and distribute food boxes to over 300 families in the community. This is an outdoor drive thru pantry that runs on teamwork, compassion and great energy. Large groups welcome! Bring your team to work together for a meaningful morning of service. 
Shift Duties

Please note the shift times and duties assigned to each time block below.

6:00 AM — Food Setup

Assisting with unloading food deliveries Organizing and arranging food items for distribution Preparing the workspace for packing

7:00 AM — Food Box Preparation & Distribution Support

Bagging produce or meat Assembling boxes of staple food items Loading completed food boxes into families’ vehicles What Makes a Successful Volunteer: Able to adhere to safety regulations set by the agency Able to stand for extended periods Comfortable with repetitive bending and lifting (20–25 pounds) Able to use hands to handle food items and medium-sized boxes Helpful, courteous, dependable, and reliable Comfortable working outdoors Dress Code:

Closed‑toe shoes required (no sandals or flip‑flops).
Dress in comfortable, casual, weather‑appropriate clothing:

Summer: Hat and sunscreen recommended Winter: Hat, coat, and gloves recommended Age Requirements:

Minimum age: 14
Volunteers ages 14–17 must:

Be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times Submit a Minor Volunteer Waiver before their shift

At our Lancaster pantry, families are invited inside to shop for the groceries that best fit their needs and preferences. Unlike pre-packed food distributions, this client choice model lets individuals select their own items just like at a grocery store. This approach gives families more control over their food, helps reduce waste, and ensures everyone leaves with food they’ll actually use and enjoy. 

Come join us in serving the community!

Duties/Responsibilities:   

Checking in and scheduling clients for appointments Restocking food items on shelves Helping clients shop Bagging produce and other food items

What makes a successful volunteer:   

Able to adhere to safety regulations set in place by the agency   Able to use hands to handle food items and lift medium-sized boxes (between 16 – 20 pounds)   Ability to stand for hours at a time   Helpful & courteous   Dependable & reliable 

Dress code: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. Gloves are useful for those restocking cold food.

Age Requirements: 14 is the minimum age. Volunteers 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times & must submit their Minor Volunteer Waiver before the shift.

Located near 635 and LBJ, this site is unique in that it’s connected to St. Jude Park Central, which provides permanent housing for individuals who were formerly unhoused. Joe's Pantry is a client choice pantry where individuals are able to shop for food that they need. This pantry is more than just a place to get groceries, it’s part of a broader effort to promote stability, dignity, and community connection in North Dallas.

Volunteers assist by stocking and organizing shelves during service hours. Come join us as we help serve the community!

Duties/Responsibilities:   

Restocking food items on shelvesBagging produce and other food items

What makes a successful volunteer:   

Able to adhere to safety regulations set in place by the agency   Able to use hands to handle food items and lift medium-sized boxes (between 16 – 20 pounds) 
Ability to stand for hours at a time   Helpful & courteous   Dependable & reliable 

Dress code: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season.

Age Requirements: 14 is the minimum age. Volunteers 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times & must submit their Minor Volunteer Waiver before the shift. 

At our OLPH site, neighbors can walk up, connect with each other, and pick up fresh groceries in a welcoming, open-air setting. This site creates space for conversation, connection, and community care, while making sure everyone leaves with the food they need.

Provide courteous and excellent service to CCD clients while assisting the OLPH pantry.  Note that this is an outdoor opportunity. 

Duties/Responsibilities:  

Bagging or boxing food 

Placing food in client vehicle trunks 

Replenishing the stock of food items 

Assisting with directing traffic 

What makes a successful volunteer:  

Able to adhere to safety regulations set in place by the agency 

Able to use hands to handle food items and lift medium-sized boxes (between 16 – 20 pounds) 

Ability to stand for hours at a time 

Helpful & courteous 

Dependable & reliable

Dress code: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. We recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, work gloves, and hats in the summer months.

Age Requirements: 14 is the minimum age. Volunteers 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times & must submit their Minor Volunteer Waiver before the shift.

Commitment: Our hungry neighbors are counting on you to arrive on time and to stay for the entire shift.  If you are unable to complete the full shift, then please log into your account and cancel your registration. We hope you can join us another time.

Parking: The best parking location is street parking on Cortland Avenue and Volunteers can walk toward the Mobile Food Truck in the parking lot. If the Mobile food truck is not there, then volunteers can walk toward the gym of OLPH. 

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click “Respond” and complete the required forms. When you’re done, remember to click “Respond” again to sign up for a shift!

Our West Dallas mobile site brings fresh groceries straight to the community in a fast and contact-free way. Families simply drive up and receive food without leaving their vehicles, making it easy, safe, and efficient. Every time we’re open, we’re able to serve up to 100 families right here in the heart of West Dallas.

By volunteering, you'll help provide essential services and bring hope to families relying on our support.

Duties/Responsibilities:  

Checking in clients using iPads 

Bagging or boxing food 

Placing food in client vehicle trunks 

Replenishing the stock of food items 

Assist with traffic direction

What makes a successful volunteer:  

Able to adhere to safety regulations

Able to use hands to handle food items and lift medium-sized boxes (between 16 – 20 pounds) 

Stand for long periods

Courteous, helpful and dependable

Dress code: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. We recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, work gloves, and hats.

Age Requirements: 14 is the minimum age. Volunteers 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times & must submit their Minor Volunteer Waiver before the shift.

Commitment: Our hungry neighbors are counting on you to arrive on time and to stay for the entire shift.  If you are unable to complete the full shift, then please log into your account and cancel your registration. We hope you can join us another time.

General Directions + Parking: 

From the North:

Head south on Hampton or I-35Turn right (west) onto SingletonTurn right (north) onto Fish TrapTurn left (west) onto TorontoContinue past the lake on your rightTurn right (north) into the small parking lot, which has 5 paved spaces. Additional parking is available on the grass.Ready to Make a Difference?

Click “Respond” and complete the required forms. When you’re done, remember to click “Respond” again to sign up for a shift!