Join us in the important work of feeding our community!

Each week, more than 60 volunteers help operate the pantry—and we welcome individuals from all walks of life to be part of our team.

Our Street Youth Drop-in Center relies on community groups to prepare and deliver hot meals each Saturday. We also need mature adults to serve as hosts.

Volunteer at the Food Pantry

Volunteers at the food pantry getting ready for when clients come in

  • Volunteers must be age 10 or older

    Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have a signed permission form

    Open to students, families, faith groups, and individuals

    Advance sign-up is required for all

  • Wear closed-toe shoes

    Complete the Volunteer Information Form

    Review our Volunteer Guidelines

    Complete Limited Civil Rights Training (English or Spanish)

    If under 18, bring a signed Parental Permission to Volunteer Form

  • Assist with setting up the pantry, packing bags and boxes for clients, distributing food, and cleaning up after the pantry closes

    The Registrar Team checks in clients, and registers new clients. Volunteers must complete CTFB database training and be approved by the Pantry Director.

    Thursday mornings, the food delivery team unloads, weighs, and stores deliveries. Heavy lifting required.

  • Thursday Shifts

    8:30–11:30 AM – Food Delivery Team (18+ only)
    4:00–8:00 PM – Pantry Assistance
    4:00–7:30 PM – Registrar

    Saturday Shifts

    8:30–12:00 Noon – Pantry Assistance
    9:00–11:30 AM – Registrar

  • Thursday Morning Food Delivery Volunteers: Enter via the rear alley and report to the Pantry Director.

    All Other Volunteers: Enter through the large white gate just north of the church on San Antonio St.

Volunteer at the Drop-in Center

Blurred Photo of Clients at the Youth Drop In Center Sitting on Couch

  • Volunteers must be 35 or older.

  • To volunteer as a host, contact the Executive Director to schedule an interview.

    Wear closed-toe shoes

    Complete the Volunteer Information Form

    Review our Volunteer Guidelines

    Complete Limited Civil Rights Training (English or Spanish)

    To volunteer as a hot meal coordinator, contact the Drop-in Meal coordinator to receive training and be added to the delivery schedule.

  • Volunteers serve as adult role models who can interact with the youth, occasionally participate in activities and games, but primarily are there to provide an adult presence at the center.

    Hot meal coordinators recruit other volunteers to cook and deliver a complete meal, with seconds to the center. This is a great activity for Sunday school or service groups.

  • Hosts arrive about 30 minutes before the center opens to assist with set up and remain after close to help clean up.

    Groups providing hot meals typically volunteer once per quarter. The group cooks an entree, two side dishes, bread, and a dessert for 50. One or two volunteers deliver the food to the Center mid-afternoon and may remain to help serve.

  • To host, contact the Micah 6 executive director at executive_director@micah6austin.org

    To join the Drop-in Center Meal Team, contact our Home Cooked Meal Coordinator.