Volunteer

Loaves and Fishes offers a wide range of meaningful volunteer opportunities ideal for individuals, corporate teams, high school and university students, court-ordered service, and community groups of all kinds. Volunteer shifts are available Monday through Friday.

Group of children and adults engaging in volunteer activities, including sorting and packing food donations, with a warehouse or storage setting in the background.

Volunteers play an essential role in the operations of Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis, contributing to annual savings of over $70,000 in overhead costs. We recognize that volunteers offer us their most valuable asset: their time. Whether assisting with shelving, greeting families, serving meals, or providing expertise behind the scenes, volunteers are the vital heartbeat of our organization.

Why Volunteering Is Important

Registration Information

Registering to volunteer is a straightforward process. Click on the link below to access our Volunteer Registration and Sign-Up page. You'll be prompted to create a private account, enabling you to monitor your volunteer hours and explore various available opportunities. Rest assured, your personal information will remain confidential and secure.

If you have a group of more than 3 members or questions about your volunteerism, please contact Alan Ellis at alan@loavesandfishes-stl.org.

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CORPORATE MATCHING PROGRAMS

Take Your Volunteerism To The Next Level!!!

Many companies will match donations made by their employees to nonprofits like Loaves and Fishes—instantly doubling your impact! With just a few extra steps, your gift can go twice as far to help families in need.

It’s an easy way to increase your donation to Loaves and Fishes!

Here’s How:

  1. Ask your Human Resources Officer if there is a charitable matching gift program.

  2. Request a matching gift form and complete your portion.

  3. Include the form with your next donation.