Opportunities From: Volunteer Los Alamos

Weekend Plans? Come Volunteer at The Food Depot!

Yes, we have weekend shifts, and we’d love for you to join us!

Looking for something meaningful and fun to do on a Saturday morning? Spend a couple of hours helping your community, meeting new people, and making a real difference at The Food Depot.

How do I sign up?

Our Website under the Volunteer tab! 

SIGN UP HERE!

Volunteering with Friends, Family, or a Group?

We love when volunteers bring others along!
 Sign up and let us know who’s joining you so we can plan accordingly.

Part of an organization or faith community that would like to serve together?
 Please email pmontoya@thefooddepot.org to arrange a group shift.

What will I be doing?

You’ll help repack bulk produce or dry goods like pinto beans, rice, or cereal into family sized portions for distribution. It’s a simple, hands-on task that directly supports our neighbors.

Are children welcome?

Absolutely! Youth volunteers (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. These shifts are a great way to volunteer as a family.

Weekend Shift Options

Morning Shifts (Sat & Sun)

9:55 a.m. – Arrive & check in

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Repack food for community distribution

Afternoon Shifts (Sat & Sun)

12:45 p.m. – Arrive & check in

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Repack food for community distribution

Please plan to stay for the full shift — we schedule projects based on the number of registered volunteers.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing

Closed-toe shoes required

Hats welcome — or we’ll provide hairnets and gloves

Upcoming Weekend Shifts

Saturday, November 1 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 1 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 8 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 9 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 13 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Your time, energy, and commitment help make sure no one in our communities goes hungry. If you are interested in a shift.

Los Alamos TFD Pantry

Objective: The Food Depot offers a monthly food pantry program, seeking to eliminate hunger in our local community. This program provides an avenue by which nutritious food can be provided free of charge to families and individuals in need. Providing this much needed food improves the health and lives of the most vulnerable people of Northern New Mexico, many of them seniors and children.

Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544

Supervisor: Volunteer Coordinator, Pauline Montoya, Program Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:  

Greet and welcome every person in every car or walk-up guest, especially during registration. Register each car with number of households and family members in those households. Hand out flyers for next distribution and alternative MFPs or distributions, as well as any other announcements and updates. Traffic Control to ensure that cars are driving through correct path. Engage with clients respectfully to answer any/all questions, as needed. Place prepacked food or produce into vehicles for guests, according to number of households.

Qualifications:

Clear and effective communicator Ability to respect the client relationship in communicating and privacy Flexible schedule Excellent customer service skills Bilingual/biliterate is encouraged, but not required

Dress Code: Closed-toed, non-slip shoes; clean long pants or shorts (depending on the elements) and The Food Depot logoed sleeved shirts.

Time Commitment: One shift or more a month. Shifts are typically 2 hours.

Schedule Intervals: Distributions are the fourth Friday of each month from 10:00 AM - 11 PM.

Interested volunteers can email Pmontoya@thefooddepot.org

Casita de Comida

Casita de Comida, a program of The Food Depot, is located in Española amongst the Española Pathways Shelter, Goodwill, and Bridge to Health NM. Casita de Comida is a no-cost customer-choice food pantry, consistently offering customers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, protein, dairy, bread, and non-perishable staples. 

 

Objective: Volunteers at The Food Depot’s Casita de Comida primarily assist TFD staff with providing community members accessing our services with the best customer service experience at Casita.

Location: 628 N. Riverside Drive, Española, NM 87532

Supervisor: Program Coordinator, Sierra Cruz, or Program Distribution Coordinator, Michael Silva

Key Responsibilities:  

Assisting TFD staff with registration, as needed Stocking areas with both commodity and non-commodity foods Assisting community members with their shopping experience Assisting TFD staff with checkout, as needed Assisting with Diaper Depot Program help at the Casita location

Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills Ability to lift up to 50 pounds* Sure-footed and able to stand for an entire 3–4-hour shift Ability to complete repetitive motions, bend, lift and twist Ability and willingness to work as part of a team Ability and willingness to accept guidance and instructions from staff Have a positive and warm attitude

Dress Code: Closed-toed, non-slip shoes; clean and comfortable long pants or shorts (depending on the task) and The Food Depot logoed sleeved shirts; excessive or dangly jewelry removed.

Time Commitment: One or more shifts a month.

Schedule Intervals: Varies

*Subject to change, depending on resources available

Interested volunteers can email Pmontoya@thefooddepot.org