Flathead Food Bank

Feed the Flathead

Flathead RSVP

Northridge Lutheran

Bethlehem Lutheran




The Flathead Food Bank is always happy to accept and encourage new volunteers as our program relies heavily on our volunteer support.

Donating your time, talent, and treasures to the Flathead Food Bank can be creative and fun. If you would like to donate 2 hrs a week, or 20 hrs per week at one of our pantry locations, we will provide training and orientation for your success!

Volunteer efforts include stocking shelves with food, preparing food bags, cleaning, organizing, answering phones, participating in our sponsored events, donating time at our food drives, and anything else you can think of to help out!


If you would like to arrange a time to meet with our Volunteer Coordinator, please call (406) 752-3663 to set up an appointment. You'll be glad you did!

The Kalispell Pantry is open from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Boxer and Interviewer positions are specifically needed during these times to help things run smoothly and efficiently. The food processing, sorting, stocking, and cleaning are done every day and scheduled as volunteers are available. The Senior Commodity Program falls on the last Monday and Tuesday of each month, and volunteers are always needed!

BOXER JOB DESCRIPTION: Boxing is one of our most physical jobs and requires 2 people to be at the pantry at all times during hours of operation. We rotate people in 2-3 hr shifts, and traditionally these volunteers come at the same time every week. These positions work hand-in-hand with our clients making sure that they get the food they need to build nutritious meals at home.
    REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to lift a maximum of 40-lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend and twist consistently for up to 3 hrs at a time.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and positively with clients, fellow volunteers, and Flathead Food Bank staff.
  • Must use safe practices when lifting and bending.
  • Ability to accurately follow Food Boxing Guidelines form which assists boxers in determining quantities for each family.

INTERVIEWER JOB DESCRIPTION: The interviewers are Flathead Food Bank's first point of contact with clients and are often a place for clients to share their story. The interviewer must have compassion, be a good listener, yet, possess the ability to be firm and hold clients accountable to the Flathead Food Bank requirements. The interviewer can offer support to clients through referral to other agencies, or simply by listening to the client.
    REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to write legibly on client cards and wish-list slips.
  • Ability to sit for 3 hrs at a time.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and positively with clients, fellow volunteers, and the Flathead Food Bank staff.

FOOD PROCESSING JOB DESCRIPTION: Food processing is a job that most any volunteer can participate in even while doing other jobs! These jobs vary on a day-to-day basis, and requires an update with FFB staff before you get started. We have fresh produce that comes in daily, and other items that need to be sorted and broken into smaller packaging. The times are flexible and you can volunteer for as little or as much time as you have available.