Volunteering At

FeedNC

Our mission is only possible due to the amazing talents and dedication of so many volunteers. Volunteers can serve for 2-4-hour shifts in Donoghue’s community dining space, Grassroots Grocery, or the warehouse. FeedNC relies on 65+ volunteers daily to maintain our level of service, and every individual counts!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please fill out the Adult or Youth Volunteer form on FeedNC’s volunteer webpage. 

    https://www.feednc.org/iwanttovolunteer

  • Yes! All volunteer roles are located at 2456 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville NC 28117

  • At this time, our volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with shifts ranging from 1.5 to 4 hours. While we don’t currently offer evening or weekend volunteer hours, we truly appreciate your interest in supporting our work and hope one of our weekday opportunities may be a good fit!

  • At this time, our volunteer opportunities are available for individuals ages 11 and older. Volunteers ages 11–15 are welcome to participate with a parent or guardian present on-site during their volunteer shift. We truly appreciate your interest in volunteering with FeedNC and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family!

  • Volunteers ages 11–15 are welcome to volunteer with us; however, a parent or guardian must remain on-site for the duration of their volunteer shift. Beginning at age 16, volunteers are welcome to participate independently without a parent or guardian present.

  • Yes! For volunteers ages 11–15, we ask that a parent or guardian remain on-site and volunteer alongside them for the duration of their shift. We encourage you to make it a shared experience. We can always use the extra helping hands! Once a volunteer turns 16, they are welcome to volunteer independently.

  • At FeedNC we try to make volunteering available and accessible to the best of our abilities. Please know that each volunteer shift has a specific time frame to make sure we have volunteers available during that time to support our guests, members, and community. 

    Please reach out to the volunteer team with any questions.

  • We never expect our volunteers to sign up for a certain number of shifts, we are excited to have you here once a year or three times a week!

  • Day of please call or text our Volunteer Coordinator, Steph, at 980-306-2154. We appreciate you letting us know if you cannot make it in, we understand life happens! 

    If you are unable to make it in for your shift but it is the day(s) before, you can remove yourself on SignUp Genius.

  • No! We will train you during your shift, pick a role that sounds fun and we can go from there!

  • Yes! We offer volunteer opportunities for court ordered 

  • For your safety and comfort while volunteering, please follow these simple dress guidelines:

    • Shirts: Please wear a shirt that covers your shoulders.

    • Shorts/Pants: Shorts are welcome! We ask that they be an appropriate length, generally reaching your fingertips when your arms are at your sides.

    • Shoes: Closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes, such as sneakers, are required. Flip-flops and sandals are not permitted.

    These guidelines help keep everyone safe while working around food, equipment, carts, and other active areas at FeedNC. If your attire does not meet these requirements, we may ask you to change before volunteering.

    PLEASE NOTE: FeedNC is not affiliated with any political party or religious organization, FeedNC is an independent nonprofit helping our local community. Please do not wear any political shirts, hats, etc. 

    Thank you for helping us keep FeedNC safe, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone!

Volunteer opportunities are available for youth, adults, and groups!

Click below to volunteer if you are an adult (18 and over).

Adult Volunteer

Click below if you’re an Adult Volunteer who’s part of a group.

Group Volunteers

Click below to volunteer if you are a Youth (ages 11-17).

Youth Volunteer

The vision of FeedNC is to put compassion into action so all families in the community can thrive. In that spirit, you will surely find community family at FeedNC if these daily actions are meaningful to you too.

Volunteer Opportunities :

  • Sort through donated food, bread, and bakery items

  • Unload/ Receive Deliveries

  • Food Donation Pick-up Driver

  • Meal Sealer

Food Rescue/ Warehouse

  • Grocery Guide

  • Grocery Cart Patrol

  • Mimi’s Garden (Outdoors)

  • Food Mover Deliver Driver & Shopper

Grassroots Grocery

Donoghue’s Community Dining

  • Order Taker

  • Breakfast Cook/ Service Team

  • Lunch Cook/ Service Team

  • Afternoon Kitchen Breakdown Team

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at FeedNC. Whether serving meals at Donoghue’s Open Door, stocking shelves in Grassroots Grocery, working in the warehouse, or tending Mimi’s Produce Garden, each volunteer plays a vital role in caring for our neighbors.

In 2025 alone, more than 4,000 volunteers gave 63,000 hours of their time, contributing the equivalent of over $2.1 million in service to our community. On any given day, you’ll find more than 70 volunteers showing up with compassion, energy, and a willingness to do whatever is needed.

When there’s a need, our volunteers step in. From busy dining room shifts to high-volume donation days, they bring consistency, heart, and a spirit of service that helps make our work possible.

There’s a place for everyone here—and we’d love for you to be part of it.