**ALERT: Gleaners has updated its volunteer program in response to the pandemic. All open volunteer shifts are posted at www.gcfb.volunteerhub.com. Currently the following programs are accepting volunteers: My Neighborhood Mobile Grocery, Pontiac Warehouse, and FREC 2.
Kids Helping Kids at Gleaners
Youth learn about hunger and nutrition as well as volunteer on a project that will help their hungry peers. Volunteer tasks include sorting and packing food, preparing supplies for food drives and more. Up to 30 youth needed per shift.
Kids Helping Kids in the Classroom
We bring Gleaners to the classroom during this impactful 60 minute program. Youth learn about Gleaners’ mission, hunger, and the act of volunteerism through a short presentation and engaging activity.
Detroit Food Zoo Garden
Detroit Food Zoo is a learning garden with exhibits that show different ways to garden creatively, including a pizza garden, salad bar garden, salsa garden, even a garden in a grocery cart! Youth learn about hunger and nutrition as well as help to plant, weed, water and harvest. Up to 15 volunteers needed per shift.
Empty Bowls
Youth participants work with a potter to make one clay bowl to take home and one to donate for use at an Empty Bowls fundraiser to help feed hungry neighbors. Up to 16 youth may participate per session.
Other options:
While the above volunteer events are youth-focused, some adult events have limited opportunities for youth to participate as well.
Distribution Centers
Youth ages 10 and older may participate as part of a group of adults. Youth ages 14 and older may participate as a group, with certain restrictions.
My Neighborhood Mobile Grocery
Youth ages 14 and older may participate with certain restrictions.
Livingston Victory Garden
Youth ages 10 and older may participate as part of a group of adults. Youth ages 14 and older may participate as a group, with certain restrictions.
Food Pantries
Youth ages 14 and older may participate with certain restrictions at some pantries.
Special Events
Youth ages 14 and older may participate with certain restrictions at some events.