Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Dallas

Volunteer: Ennis Container Pantry Distribution Volunteer

In Ennis, our pantry operates out of a converted shipping container, but don’t let the size fool you! This client choice pantry gives families the opportunity to walk inside and select the groceries that fit their needs and preferences, just like at a traditional store.

Help us reduce hunger in Ennis and the surrounding area by volunteering at our client choice container pantry.

The Ennis Container Pantry is located in the parking lot across from St John Nepomucene Catholic Church.Duties/Responsibilities:

Greet Clients with and positive attitude Assist Clients in choosing items for their cart Replenishing stock of food items on the shelves Registering Clients at our food pantries Schedule Clients appointments

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

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. We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

Help us reduce hunger in Ennis and the surrounding area by volunteering at our client choice container pantry.

The Ennis Container Pantry is located in the parking lot across from St John Nepomucene Catholic Church.Duties/Responsibilities:

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

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.

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75119

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Joe's Pantry

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. 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.

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.

Entrance: Enter thru the side of the building, you will see an arrow announcing the pantry.

Safety: Thank you for helping us make safety a top priority! If you as a volunteer see or experience something that you would like to bring to the attention of a supervisor, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Rodriguez at volunteer@ccdallas.org 214-389-1463.

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

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:

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.

Entrance: Enter thru the side of the building, you will see an arrow announcing the pantry.

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75251

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Jan Pruitt Community Pantry Food Pantry Assistant

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.

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

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

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.

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75146

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Food Pantry- Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos-Santa Teresita

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

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.

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.

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

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

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.

General Directions + Parking:

From the North:

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75212

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Food Pantry- Our Lady of Perpetual Help

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

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.

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.

Program: Hunger Services

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

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.

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75235

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: October Food Boxing Event

Imagine not having enough food to plan your next meal. This is the reality for many individuals and
families in our community who face hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis.

Come join us as we build boxes for the clients we serve at Catholic Charities.

Note that the September food boxing has been rescheduled for this date.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Building Boxes Place food items into boxes with information provided by CCD.

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 (front and back) shoes are required(no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. 

Age Requirements: 10 is the minimum age. Volunteers 10-17 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: This event will be held at Crossroads Community Services located at 4500 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236. Parking will be in the back of the budling, you will see a sign for volunteer parking. Please enter through the back door, a staff will greet you onsite.

Submit your song requests when responding! We're love good tunes to listen to while packing boxes! Be sure to make them family friendly songs!

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

Imagine not having enough food to plan your next meal. This is the reality for many individuals and
families in our community who face hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis.

Come join us as we build boxes for the clients we serve at Catholic Charities.

Note that the September food boxing has been rescheduled for this date.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Building Boxes Place food items into boxes with information provided by CCD.

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 (front and back) shoes are required(no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. 

Age Requirements: 10 is the minimum age. Volunteers 10-17 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. 

Submit your song requests when responding! We're love good tunes to listen to while packing boxes! Be sure to make them family friendly songs!

We appreciate your dedication to serving our community!

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025

Zip Code: 75236

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Site Coordinator

This opportunity is for current pantry partners and mobile site coordinators needing to complete volunteer clearance and training.

Click “Respond” to this opportunity, You’ll be asked to complete three forms:

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

Sign the abuse awareness training packets

Sign the Civil Rights Training

After completing both forms, you’ll need to click “Respond” again to officially sign up. You will receive an email confirmation.

After signing up, you’ll receive an email to complete your online orientation through website Learner Mobile.

If you are interested in becoming a pantry partner, please contact Jenna Reinke directly by emailing JReinke@ccdallas.org.

Program: Hunger Services

This opportunity is for current pantry partners and mobile site coordinators needing to complete volunteer clearance and training.

Click “Respond” to this opportunity, You’ll be asked to complete three forms:

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

Sign the abuse awareness training packets

Sign the Civil Rights Training

After completing both forms, you’ll need to click “Respond” again to officially sign up. You will receive an email confirmation.

After signing up, you’ll receive an email to complete your online orientation through website Learner Mobile.

If you are interested in becoming a pantry partner, please contact Jenna Reinke directly by emailing JReinke@ccdallas.org.

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 75247

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Jan Pruitt Group Check In

This is check in soley for groups who have organized a time to serve through the CCD volunteer team for Jan pruitt Pantry

Program: Hunger Services

This is check in soley for groups who have organized a time to serve through the CCD volunteer team for Jan pruitt Pantry

Program: Hunger Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 75146

Allow Groups: No