Volunteering at the East Texas Food Bank
The East Texas Food Bank relies on volunteers to help us fulfill our mission. Over 14,000 volunteers donated more than 45,000 hours to help us fight hunger by volunteering last year. We welcome all volunteers over the age of 8*, and have a variety of volunteer opportunities available for individuals, families and groups. Read more about our volunteer experience below and register today.
*Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
ETFB
Volunteer Center
Volunteer to help process and distribute food to our East Texas neighbors in need. In our Tyler Volunteer Center, you’ll inspect, sort, repackage, kit as well as other tasks. Opportunities are also available in the Tyler Resource Center and Administration.
Students needing community service hours are welcome to sign up by clicking the button below.
*If you have 4 or more individuals, please fill out a Group Request.*
Court-ordered
Community Service
The East Texas Food Bank offers times for Smith County Adult Probation/CSR fulfilling community service requirements at our Tyler Volunteer Center.
**No juvenile probation, other county adult probation or traffic ticket community service volunteers will be accepted. Credit will only be given during designated court-ordered volunteer shifts.**
Deep East Texas
Resource Center
Located in Lufkin, the Deep East Texas Resource Center (DETRC) is a program of the East Texas Food Bank. DETRC connects neighbors to community resource partners, provides a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services. Volunteers are needed to help assist in the food pantry and pack boxes.
*If you have 4 or more individuals, please email us.*
Longview
Resource Center
Located in Longview, the Longview Resource Center (LRC) is a program of the East Texas Food Bank. Powered by SWEPCO Foundation, LRC connects neighbors to community resource partners, provides a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services. Volunteers are needed to help with stocking food pantry shelves, helping neighbors shop for food, sorting produce and cleaning.
*If you have 4 or more individuals, please email us.*
Texarkana
Resource Center
Located in Texarkana, the Texarkana Resource Center (TXKRC) connects neighbors to community resource partners, provides a food pantry, benefits assistance and other support services. Volunteers are needed to help with stocking food pantry shelves, helping neighbors shop for food, sorting produce and cleaning.
*If you have 4 or more individuals, please email us.*
Please read our ETFB Volunteer Guidelines before your volunteer shift!
Questions about Volunteering?
Contact our Volunteer & Guest Services Coordinator Tyquan Reaves
Phone: 903.617.2016
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