get involved

When donations arrive, the first stop is the stockroom, where each item is date-checked, sorted, then placed onto a shelf. These volunteers ensure that our pantry stays stocked and ready for clients. 

Volunteers drive to pick up bakery, meat, and produce from our grocery and farm partners. These volunteers are critical in making sure that food arrives safely for our clients.  

Volunteers set up and distribute prepacked groceries bags filled with pantry items, meat, bread, and deli items. These volunteers also assist clients as they select their fresh produce from our farmer’s market area. 

Volunteers register clients in our two databases, Charity Tracker and Link2Feed. These volunteers help us understand the needs of our clients and the services they have sought at JIO and elsewhere. 

Volunteers help conduct a workshop on basic home finances. These volunteers also assist in curriculum development and client registration for the workshop. No advanced education or finance background needed. 

Volunteers can shop for food and/or pack bags of food for local public school children. Bags are distributed weekly during the school year and volunteer frequency can vary from weekly to monthly. 

Volunteers assist with basic administrative tasks such as mailings, filing, and maintaining daily activity logs. These volunteers may also assist with event planning and execution.   

Volunteers distribute approved funds to clients with critical, short-term needs.  These volunteers are essential for providing funds to eligible clients.   

Volunteers conduct home visits to assess client needs, arrange for contractors to conduct repairs, and follow up on completed projects. No construction experience required.