The Regional Food Bank relies on 16,000 volunteers a year to sort and repack donated food. For years, our dedicated volunteers worked in various spots throughout the Food Bank warehouse or at numerous off-site locations.

In November 2022, the Food Bank unveiled its new dedicated volunteer sorting space within our Latham distribution center: a safe space separate from the hustle and bustle of the main warehouse solely for our volunteers. The new space gives the Food Bank the flexibility to maneuver the layout as needed and can accommodate larger groups

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