Volunteer
Only through your efforts can we achieve our mission of feeding hungry people and working to solve hunger issues in our community. We need volunteers every day to help sort and pack food donations, prepare BackPacks for hungry children, as well as assist with special events and administrative support. When you donate your time to Second Harvest, you become a partner in the fight against hunger in Middle Tennessee.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Location
Age Group
Type
Ways to Volunteer
Individual, Group
5+
MLK Partner Agency – Serve Breakfast
Second Harvest Partner Agency Manna Cafe Ministries goes into the community, serving hot meals four days a week. Volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast at one of their church partner locations, The Liberty Church in Clarksville.
Individual, Group
10+
MLK Partner Agency Warehouse Operations
GraceWorks Ministries needs volunteers to assist with daily operations in their food bank sorting and packing donations, as well as their thrift store organizing and tagging merchandise.
Individual, Group
5+
MLK Partner Agency – Serve Breakfast
Second Harvest Partner Agency Manna Cafe Ministries goes into the community, serving hot meals four days a week. Volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast at one of their church partner locations, The Liberty Church in Clarksville.
Individual, Group
13+
MLK Partner Agency Food Box Distribution
Help distribute food to our hungry neighbors at Manna Café Ministries, a Second Harvest Partner Agency. Volunteers are needed to work in their Clarksville warehouse, helping them receive, sort, package, and distribute food boxes.
Individual, Group
13+
MLK Partner Agency Food Box Distribution
Help distribute food to our hungry neighbors at Manna Café Ministries, a Second Harvest Partner Agency. Volunteers are needed to work in their Clarksville warehouse, helping them receive, sort, package, and distribute food boxes.
Individual
12+
Mobile Pantry – Rural Hill Church of Christ
Help us set up a temporary outdoor market and distribute fresh food directly to our hungry neighbors
Individual
14+
Farm to Families – By Faith Farm
Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers, and those struggling with hunger
Individual
8+
Farm to Families – Farm in the City
Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger
Individual
12+
Farm to Families – River Run Farm
Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger
Featured Opportunities
Individual, Group
5+
MLK Partner Agency – Serve Breakfast
Second Harvest Partner Agency Manna Cafe Ministries goes into the community, serving hot meals four days a week. Volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast at one of their church partner locations, The Liberty Church in Clarksville.
Individual
18+
Kroger Reclaim
Work alongside warehouse staff to scan and organize rescued groceries. The Kroger Reclaim program reduces food waste by rescuing dry groceries that aren't sold by Kroger stores.
Individual
21+
Administrative: Reception Support Volunteer
Have an upbeat attitude and great communication skills? Help us greet and assist visitors!
What to Expect When You Volunteer
