Donate Time
Every weekday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., kind neighbors come together to help this community. From preparing and packaging food in our Bayard Community Kitchen to delivering hope and health, there is something for everyone.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and Meals on Wheels Drivers and Kitchen volunteers must be 18 or older. Meals on Wheels Drivers and Children’s Programs volunteers are required to pass a free background check.
Not sure where to start? Sign up for a screening call, and one of our volunteer experts will help you find the perfect role. Or watch this quick video to learn more about our programs!
Check Out Our Opportunities
Bayard Community Kitchen
Nourish neighbors across Central Virginia by preparing and packaging nutritious meals for Meals on Wheels and other programs.
Meals on Wheels
Ensure healthy meals reach our senior and homebound neighbors by serving as a Meals on Wheels driver or packager & loader.
Children’s Programs
Support our youngest neighbors across Greater Richmond as a backpack driver or packer, Freddie Market Bus volunteer or dispatcher.
Warehouse
Ensure food reaches neighbors efficiently by sorting, organizing and packing perishable and non-perishable items.
Feed More Help Line
Connect neighbors experiencing food insecurity with programs and resources. A six-month commitment is required
Client Services Hotline
Provide customer service to Meals on Wheels neighbors and delivery volunteers. A six-month commitment is required.
SNAP Enrollment
Support neighbors by assisting with the SNAP enrollment process, data entry and outreach surrounding the program.
Pre-Trial/Court Related
Service hours are accepted for minor traffic violations only. Applicants must apply and provide caseworker or attorney contact information.
Group Volunteering
Groups of 10 or more can volunteer together in the Warehouse, the Bayard Community Kitchen or for Children’s Programs. Email to get started.
Volunteering FAQs
What is the minimum age requirement for volunteers?
Due to safety restrictions in our warehouse and Bayard Community Kitchen, all volunteers working on our campus during normal operating hours must be 16 years or older.
Are there evening or weekend volunteer opportunities?
All volunteer opportunities are during Feed More’s regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Does Feed More accept court-mandated community service?
While we do have a program that allows volunteers to fulfill court mandated hours, we work primarily with minor traffic violations and do not accept any charges stemming from drugs, assault, theft, weapons or dishonesty. Individuals needing court-mandated or pre-court volunteer hours must complete the appropriate application and include their caseworker/lawyer’s contact information for verification.
To sign-up for court related or pre-trial community service, please click here!
Does Feed More accept school-required community service?
Feed More does permit students in need of school-required community service to volunteer, but all opportunities are during regular business hours.
Am I able to schedule my own volunteer hours?
Shifts are scheduled based on operational needs. You must be able to commit to the duration of the shift and times are not able to be adjusted.
Can I volunteer with a friend or family member?
If you wish to volunteer with a particular person you will both need to submit an application and register for the same shift.
Are background checks required?
All volunteers who are driving for either Meals on Wheels or Children’s Program must pass a general background check. There is no cost for the background check.
What if I am late to my shift?
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled shift time, then you may not be accommodated.
Will I be able to cook the food?
Volunteers are able to assist as sous chefs helping prepare the ingredients used by Feed More cooks, but our volunteers do not cook.
Does Feed More provide vehicles for Meals on Wheels drivers?
Volunteers use their personal vehicles to deliver meals to our Meals on Wheels clients.
Does Feed More provide mileage reimbursement for drivers?
Feed More is not able to provide reimbursement for volunteers who drive for Meals on Wheels and/or Children’s Programs.
What is your COVID-19 Policy?
Feed More takes its commitment to responsible volunteerism seriously. Currently Feed more does not require proof of COVID-19 Vaccination but will follow the guidance of the CDC should a spike occur in the future.
Please follow the guidelines below when volunteering:
- Do not volunteer if you are sick or feeling unwell.
- Do not volunteer if you have been near someone who is sick.
- Practice physical distancing during your shift.
- Masks are optional while on our campus.