“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Gandhi
Thank you for your interest in service opportunities at the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. Opportunities are limited and include our Community Market and Mobile Pantry senior feeding program. Regular programming will resume in September 2025.
Below please find details and requirements of our volunteer program.
Individual
- Individuals 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Volunteers are scheduled on a first come basis
Groups
- *We have a limited number of opportunities for groups, therefore preference for corporate volunteer groups will be given to companies who support MVFB financially, sponsor our events or, host food drives on our behalf
- To make a donation on behalf of your company please click here DONATE NOW.
- Group size is limited to 6 individuals for our Community Market
*Does not apply to groups from schools or scouting organizations.
Mobile Pantry
- Must be 18-years of age
- Valid Driver’s license and vehicle
- CORI Check Required
- Volunteers deliver groceries to homebound seniors and disabled individuals in Greater Lowell.
- Deliveries are scheduled Tuesday-Thursday between 9:30-2:30
Community Market
- A seasonal farmers market style program serving residents of public housing properties in Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Lowell, Tewksbury.
- June-November each Thursday and Friday afternoon from 12:45-2:15
- Group max 6