Food Focus Volunteer Opportunities

Share Your Talent and Your Time
Make new friends and discover new interests!  There are nearly unlimited opportunities for volunteers to help with food drives, work at our clothing store, make a lifelong difference by mentoring, and much more. To get involved with a specific location please contact that center directly.


Professional Skills

Share your area of expertise!  We are always look for help from photographers, graphic designers, teachers, artists, musicians, chefs, lawyers, carpenters, skilled tradesmen, business leaders, nurses, language instructors, community activists and more.


Looking for A Rewarding Group/Corporate Volunteer Program?

Are your group members or employees eager to team up to help families in and around Chicago? We would love your help.


As a Serve & Grow volunteer, you will:

  • Engage in a variety of farm tasks, including planting, weeding, harvesting, washing vegetables, preparing and clearing beds.
  • Learn about The Food Project, the food system, and sustainable farming.
  • Be a part of a healthy and just food system that ensures everyone has access to healthy, fresh food.