We would love for you to volunteer at The Shepherd’s Market food pantry in Baton Rouge. We are 100% volunteer-run. Please come on any pantry day or Food Bank delivery day (2nd and 4th Fridays). There is no need to sign up in advance. Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome and encouraged to serve. Our volunteers make it possible to serve the hungry with dignity and respect.
Every December we host The Great Turkey Giveaway. We’ll need lots of volunteers for this wonderful annual event.
The following volunteer positions are available:
Produce Pick-up – help pick up produce from the Food Bank every 2nd and 4th Monday at 8 a.m.
Delivery Assistants – help unload Food Bank and food drive deliveries every 2nd and 4th Monday AND Friday of the month at 7:30 a.m. NOTE: We ONLY receive ONE delivery in November and December– the 2nd Friday of those months.
Stockers – help restock shelves after every pantry opening to prepare for the next opening.
In-Take Volunteers– help greet clients and/or complete client application process. Help is needed every Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. and Mondays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Pantry Assistants – help by spending one-on-one time with clients and assist with their food selection in the pantry. Assistance is needed every Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. and Mondays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. We ask that all pantry assistants arrive at least 15 minutes prior to opening.
Cart Pushers – help weigh the amount of groceries selected after shopping and then help clients load their groceries into their transportation. Assistance is needed every Monday 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10 a.m..
Thank You to Our Dedicated Volunteers
Thank you to L’Auberge volunteers who helped re-package foods, stock shelves and made a large monetary donation to The Shepherd’s Market.
