Volunteers are the lifeblood of what we do. In 2023, more than 20,000 people donated more than 54,000 hours of service. That’s the equivalent of 26 full-time employees. Without your help, we simply couldn’t fulfill our mission.

Volunteer Opportunities

We welcome individuals and groups to help sort and repackage bulk donations at our distribution centers in Latham and Cornwall-on-Hudson. In season, we invite volunteers to assist at our farm in Voorheesville.

At our distribution centers, you will sort bulk donations received and get them ready to go to our neighbors in your community.

At our farm, you’ll help plant, water, feed, pick, and otherwise get the various vegetables, herbs and flowers we grow ready to get into the hands of neighbors in your community.

Locations and Maps

  1. Albany County Distribution Center in Latham, NY
  2. Orange County Distribution Center in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  3. Patroon Land Farm in Voorheesville, NY

How To Register for a Shift

Individual and Family Registration

If you would like to volunteer as an individual, family, or small group of friends, open our Individual and Family Sign-Up form below. Select openings that fit your schedule. Click “Register for an Event” to create your secure volunteer profile in our system.

To add family members:

  • After you create a volunteer profile, you will be directed to the “Volunteer Management” page
  • Click “Create New Volunteer and Duplicate Profile Information” for the family member being added
  • You will be directed to the “Add Volunteer” profile creation page
  • Add the family member’s first name in the “Volunteer First Name” field

Individual and Family Sign-Up Form

Group Registration

If you are volunteering as a group as part of a team-building exercise, open and complete the Group Sign-Up Form below.

NOTE: If you are volunteering with a few friends, please open our Individuals and Families form above and have each volunteer create an individual profile.

Group Registration Form

DO YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS ABOUT
VOLUNTEERING AT THE
FOOD BANK?

For Albany County Distribution Center (Latham) and Patroon Land Farm volunteer questions, email volunteers@regionalfoodbank.net.

For Orange County Distribution Center (Cornwall) volunteer questions, email hudsonvalleyvolunteers@regionalfoodbank.net.

Volunteer Rules and Warehouse Hours

  • Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes
  • Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • We run shifts every day at both distribution centers and seasonally at our Patroon Land Farm. See the schedule for times and details.
  • Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to help us sort and box donations to be distributed to our member agencies