JOIN OUR TEAM
Help feed our neighbors and strengthen our Cape May community.
If you are a volunteer at the Food Closet, please be sure you add cmfoodcloset@gmail.com to your email contacts so you can receive updates and volunteer opportunities
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Volunteer Roles
Food Sorting Volunteers
Help organize and sort donated food items, check expiration dates, and stock pantry shelves to ensure food is ready for distribution.
Pantry Distribution Helpers
Assist during pantry hours by helping with set-up/clean-up, restocking shelves, and supporting clients as they receive groceries.
Produce Handling
Sort, inspect, and pack fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure high-quality produce is available for distribution.
Truck Unloading & Pallet Staging
Help receive weekly food deliveries by unloading trucks and moving products onto pallets so they can be organized for pantry distribution.
Home Delivery Drivers
Use your vehicle to deliver food to the elderly or people with disabilities or health conditions.
Administrative Volunteers
Provide office support such as data entry, organizing paperwork, reporting, answering phones, inventory, or assisting with client intake.
Event Volunteers
Support fundraising events and community outreach activities by helping with setup, registration, guest assistance, and cleanup.
Volunteers Are the Heart of Our Mission
Volunteers power the Cape May Community Food Closet. Whether you’re sorting food, assisting during pantry hours, or helping at community events, your time helps ensure our neighbors have access to healthy food.