Provide Nutrition Assistance

DISTRIBUTE FOOD

Help community members get back on their feet by providing emergency food assistance and other resources.

Food Distribution & Warehouse Support Volunteer

Help sort food donations, assemble emergency food bags, and prepare boxes of frozen meals to be picked up by food delivery drivers.

• Located at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus
• Must be 15+ years, or 10+ years with a parent or guardian
• Shifts available Monday through Friday, mornings and afternoons

Off-Site Food Distribution Volunteer

Unload box truck and set up shopping area, assist with checking in clients, bag produce, and distribute food to clients.

• Two locations:
  • Hillcrest – shifts are the third Thursday of every month.
  • Downtown San Diego (near Petco Park) — shifts most Fridays.
• Must be 15+ years, or 10+ years with parent or guardian.

PREPARE MEALS

Assist in the Loonin Family Kitchen during daily preparation of nutritious and medically supportive hot and frozen Kosher-style meals. These meals are delivered to clients enrolled in our Home-Delivered Meals programs and various offsite congregate meal sites.

Meal Distribution Prep (Loonin Family Kitchen) Volunteer

• Located at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus
• Must be 15+ years
• Shifts available Monday through Friday, mornings and afternoons

ASSIST IN THE CORNER MARKET

Assist individuals as they shop for their own groceries, answer questions about the shopping process, check out groceries, and help shoppers take their groceries to their cars.

Corner Market Volunteer

• Located at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus
• Must be 18+ years
• 3-month minimum commitment, 2-3 hours per week
• Shifts available Monday through Friday, mornings, afternoons & evenings
• Background Check & Program Interview required

Corner Market Merchandising & Stocking Volunteer

Help organize and stock the shelves at the Corner Market to enhance the shopping experience for our shoppers.

• Located at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus
• Must be 15+ years to volunteer, or 10+ years with a parent or guardian
• Shifts are available Monday through Friday

DELIVER MEALS

Deliver meals and a smile to older adults needing extra support with the JFS Home-Delivered Meals program. We’re all about helping our neighbors stay healthy, independent, and connected to their community.

Home-Delivered Meals Driver

• Pick up meals at Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus and deliver meals on scheduled route
• Must be 25+ years and possess your own vehicle
• Shifts available Monday through Friday, mornings and afternoons
• Car insurance, Background & DMV Checks required
• Mileage reimbursement available