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Take Action Together and Make an Impact Today!

More than 100,000 people experience poverty in Hennepin County alone. Your team can make a difference! Volunteer as a group and help sort food for the Food Pantry, stock shelves, and assist our visitors. Or support our Mobile Food Pantry and get out into the community delivering food directly to those in need. There’s an opportunity available for every group!

  • All are welcome– work teams, families, youth groups, sports teams, and more.
  • No experience necessary– we’ll provide all necessary training.
  • Team building– Our group opportunities are a great chance to strengthen bonds and build realtionships with one another.
  • Get out into the community– With our Mobile Food Pantry, you can make access to healthy food even simpler for our communities!
  • Host a Food or Supply Drive– Donations are always welcome, and afterwards your group is invited to come repackage with us on or off-site. Diapers and toilet paper are a big need and in high-demand.
  • And more! We are always open to new ideas, suggestions, and special projects.

All groups are welcome for Donate & Do opportunities!

Businesses | Corporate Teams | Faith Groups | Families | Youth Groups | Activity Clubs

 

Register your group today

After we receive your registration form we will contact you to coordinate and schedule your group. Please connect with Courtney at 952.955.8325 or courtneyf@veap.org with any additional or specific requests. We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign-up my group to volunteer at VEAP?
Please register your group via our website. Once you submit the registration, you will hear from our Volunteer Manager, Courtney Flug, about specific opportunities and scheduling options for your group.
How big can groups be to volunteer together at VEAP?
Groups of a variety of sizes can join us at VEAP. The size of your group will depend on the volunteer opportunities available. Small groups of 3 to 5 people can volunteer for a Mobile Food Pantry distribution, delivering food to one of our seven sites. Groups of 3 to 10 people can volunteer in our onsite Food Pantry and Warehouse area. Groups larger than 10 can join us over multiple shifts in the Food Pantry and Warehouse areas or schedule an evening or weekend activity.
What types of volunteer opportunities do you offer for groups?
Group volunteer opportunities include sorting food donations and stocking shelves with healthy food, assisting with Mobile Food Pantry distributions, collecting toilet paper and diapers, then repacking at VEAP or your location, and a variety of special projects and more!
What if my group would like to volunteer at our location?
Groups can host collection drives for high-demand items such as toilet paper and diapers then repackage into smaller quantities usable for distribution in our Food Pantry. Groups can also collect items for snack packs, breakfast bags, toiletry kits and more. A VEAP representative can join your group to share information about our work and the impact of your collection drive. Please contact our Volunteer Manager, Courtney Flug, at courtneyf@veap.org or 952.955.2369 to discuss specific details and options.
What times can groups volunteer at VEAP?
Groups can join us at a number of different times throughout the week depending on the size of your group, activities available and your needs. In general, Mobile Food Pantry distributions are weekdays between 11:30 AM – 3:00 p.m. or 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. In general, Volunteer groups joining us in the warehouse or food pantry can join us weekday afternoons, typically between 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. If your group is joining us for an evening repackaging event, we can coordinate a specific time on Saturday or Sunday or on any weeknight except Thursdays.
Do I need to submit group members’ names?
We will collect group members’ names when they arrive for volunteering.
Can our group have a regular schedule at VEAP?
Yes! Groups can join us weekly, monthly or quarterly. Please contact our Volunteer Manager, Courtney Flug, at courtneyf@veap.org or 952.95.8325 to discuss scheduling options.
Can groups of youth volunteer together at VEAP?
Yes! Groups of youth from faith communities, sports or activity clubs, Girl Scout or Boy Scout troops are welcome to join us. We do ask for adult chaperones to join the group to provide adequate supervision. Please contact our Volunteer Manager, Courtney Flug, at courtneyf@veap.org or 952.955.2369 to discuss specific details and options.
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“When the world seems crazy, I know that I can only do my part, and must do my part. It helps to be involved with something as basic as getting healthy food to those in need. Over the years, I have come to know VEAP as a truly remarkable organization. The solid values of this organization are demonstrated at the highest levels, and throughout our culture. It’s not hard to believe that I am truly making a difference.”
-VEAP Volunteer

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