Food Pantry - Food Pantry Assistant

Help us fight hunger in the Quad Cities! Volunteers are needed to assist with our client-choice food pantry in Davenport, where neighbors in need can select the groceries that best fit their households.

When:

  • Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

  • Additional opportunities available for unloading deliveries and stocking shelves

Time Commitment:

  • 2–5 hours (flexible scheduling available)

Volunteer Duties:

  • Assisting clients with shopping through the pantry

  • Stocking shelves and organizing pantry items

  • Unloading and sorting food donations (some lifting may be required)

  • Tidying and resetting the pantry for the next guests

  • Providing a welcoming and respectful experience for everyone who comes through our doors

Ideal candidates are comfortable standing, walking, bending, and are able to lift 20-30 pounds. Youth aged 16 and older can volunteer without an adult present, with a guardian permission form on file.

You can try this opportunity once or commit to an ongoing schedule.

Want to volunteer with a group or need a custom schedule? Let's talk! Email our Development and Volunteer Coordinator at Abigail.Murphy@usc.salvationarmy.org or call the office at 563-324-4808.

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check

Schedule Summary

The next 10 shifts (out of 56 total shifts) for this activity are as follows


Date Start Time End Time
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:30 AM 12:00 PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 PM 2:30 PM
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9:30 AM 12:00 PM
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 PM 2:30 PM
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 9:30 AM 12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 PM 2:30 PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:30 AM 12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 PM 2:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:30 AM 12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 PM 2:30 PM