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Volunteer in the Fight Against Hunger

Our organization can only do so much alone. But when our community
joins our mission, the impact is exponential. Let’s fight hunger together—
see how you can volunteer below.

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Why Volunteer
With MANNA?

  • Feed neighbors in need
  • Join a mission-driven team
  • Strengthen your community
  • Build lasting connections
  • Grow skills through service
  • Create change, hands-on

Volunteer Opportunities

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Individual

Every hour you give helps provide food for families across Western North Carolina. Individual volunteers can help with a variety of tasks. Turn your time into meals for neighbors in need.
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Groups

Sharing the experience with coworkers, classmates, faith groups, or friends makes volunteering even more powerful. Group shifts are a great way to build teamwork, have fun, and give back together.
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Community Service

We accept volunteers who need to complete community service hours. You’ll be asked a few questions during the screening process so we can review your request quickly and fairly.
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How to Get Started
Getting started is simple and rewarding.

Note: To ensure food and warehouse safety, MANNA cannot permit walk-in volunteers. Please sign up in advance for
your volunteer shift.

Group
Step 1:
Create User Profile
Create Profile
Group
Step 2:
Watch Training Videos
Watch Videos
Group
Step 3:
Read Volunteer Handbook
Read Handbook
Group
Step 4:
Register for Orientation

Required for all new volunteers.

Register

Volunteer FAQ

Volunteer Shifts

Warehouse Service Hours
Monday through Friday
9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

*We do not offer evening or weekend shifts at this time.

Holiday season shifts fill up fast!
Please reach out at least 6–8 weeks in advance to volunteer during November or December. We are closed on major holidays.

Can’t find a shift during the holidays?
January and February are great times to help.
Hunger doesn’t take a break.

Volunteers Under 18

Ages 16-18
Ages 16–18 can volunteer solo with a signed Release of Liability for a Minor

Under 16
Under 16 must volunteer with an adult (18+) present. The youngest volunteer age is 10 years old.

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Host a Community Food Drive

A community food drive unites people in an eventful way for a noble cause.

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Go Digital With a Virtual Food Drive

A virtual food drive lets you rally friends, coworkers, or your community to raise funds without leaving home.

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