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Volunteer Opportunities

Our programs exist to fight food insecurity and food waste at their source. We develop, cook, and serve healthy meals to members of our community in need, utilizing excess food supply to prevent waste. We also empower Portland kids to feed themselves and others by teaching them to cook simple and inexpensive yet nutritious and delicious foods. Often when we’re talking to the community and describing what we do at Feed The Mass, people immediately ask how they can help, and we get it!

The culinary world can be both fun and rewarding and our daily schedule is even more meaningful because of the children, families, and unhoused communities we serve.

So why not join us? As a volunteer with Feed the Mass, you'll contribute to an important cause while gaining valuable kitchen experience. Plus, our team is so much fun to work with, and we have some remarkable chefs ready to share their decades of culinary expertise with you! We have lots of opportunities available for you to help, including newly available weekend shifts for our nine-to-five friends who want to invest back into their community during time off.

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At this time, we are not currently hiring for new positions, but we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to find out about any new opportunities that become available. At Feed the Mass, we are committed to positively impacting our community, and if you share that commitment, we hope to be able to work with you soon! We encourage you to participate in our organization until we hire again by subscribing or volunteering below.

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Join Our Board

Feed the Mass has a mission to empower people through food, and our board serves as the guiding force behind this complex work.

As the organization's highest governing body, our board members have a vital role to play in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and providing high-level guidance to our team. Reach out today if you're interested in serving on our Board, and we'll be in touch!

Join Our Board

Feed the Mass has a mission to empower people through food, and our board serves as the guiding force behind this complex work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

Our location is at 80 NW Davis St., Portland, OR 97209, on the southeast side of 1st and Davis.
When Can I Volunteer?

You can volunteer any day of the week, from 11 am-2 pm or from 2 pm-5 pm, including our new weekend shifts. We would love to have you!
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How Many People Can Volunteer?

We're currently accepting a maximum of four people per shift. However, if you have a larger group, feel free to contact us using the Contact tab. We'll try our best to accommodate you!
Is There an Age Limit?

We welcome volunteers of all ages! However, we require a minimum age of 14 for all volunteers. Additionally, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
How Will I be Helping?

On a typical day of volunteering, you'll help with prepping, packaging, cooking, and listening to amazing music while having a great time. It's a fun and rewarding experience!

CORPORATE EVENTS

Feed The Community

Looking for the perfect setting for your team to spend a day serving in Portland?

You can join us for an inspiring day of culinary creativity and camaraderie! Experience the power of collective action and compassion as we come together to prepare 100 nourishing meals for the homeless community.

How Your Organization Benefits

Team Building

Meals for Impact

Lasting Connections

Team Building

Unite with colleagues and professionals in a dynamic team-building experience. Under the guidance of our skilled chefs, you'll collaborate, communicate, and conquer culinary challenges as you work side by side, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

Meals for Impact

We'll create hearty, fresh, and delicious meals for underserved communities around us, including the unhoused. You'll see the immediate impact of your efforts as these meals are packed and distributed to shelters and camps across the city, bringing kindness and sustenance to those who need it most.

Lasting Connections

Engage with Feed the Mass representatives to gain insights into our impactful work. Learn about our mission and discover how your volunteer time and contributions directly support our efforts to alleviate food insecurity in Portland.

Schedule Your Team Building Experience

Contact us to learn more about time availability, participant requirements and more. Your team will connect like never before, helping productivity and morale soar. Requirements:

Come dressed to work
Wear closed-toed shoes
Volunteers must be okay with wearing a hat or hair net.
Must follow all health code guidelines.
Max participants: 8 people per shift.
We have 2 Shifts, 11 am-2 pm and 2 pm- 5 pm, Monday- Friday.

News

Feed the Mass & HOLLA School Host Back-to-school BBQ for Families!

September 12, 2024

What a fantastic way to kick off the school year! Last Friday, Feed the Mass teamed up with HOLLA School to host an amazing Back-to-School Barbecue for students and families, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this partnership. The afternoon was filled with summer classics—juicy hotdogs, burgers fresh off the grill, watermelon, and all the sides you can imagine. It was a joy to see the HOLLA community come together, enjoying a meal that was not just delicious, but meaningful. By the end of the day, smiles were everywhere, and we were reminded once again why this work matters. We’re incredibly proud to partner with HOLLA School to make sure students are nourished and ready to take on the school year. Access to healthy food is something every child deserves, and events like this help ensure no one goes without. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, to the amazing team at HOLLA School for hosting, and to our Feed the Mass crew for putting on such a great event. Here’s to more shared meals and stronger communities! 🍔🍉 Stay tuned for more events and ways to get involved. Together, we’re fighting food insecurity and building connections through every meal we serve.