Volunteer
Volunteering at Chances food distributions builds community connections and addresses food insecurity. By sorting, packaging, and distributing meals, volunteers create a supportive environment that strengthens neighborly bonds. This experience serves those facing hunger and fosters compassion and community support.
Volunteer Form
Every third Saturday of the month, Chances Community Center distributes food to the surrounding community in Newark. Volunteers are needed to set up canopies, tables, and pallets for food distribution; organize food display and restock food items; greet community members; serve food; and clean-up.
It is important that you sign in and out, and wear a name tag at all times while working. Once you have signed in, please find the Volunteer Coordinator (wearing the orange vest) to be assigned responsibilities.
Volunteers should wear clothes they are comfortable working in. This event takes place outside so please plan according for the weather. Water will be provided. It is important that you sign in and out, and wear a name tag at all times while working. Ability to lift and move potentially heavy boxes is a plus, as is conversational spanish skills!
Please provide your information so we know how many volunteers will attend. Email Chancescc.org if you need to cancel.