Just an hour a week makes a difference
Deliver meals in your neighborhood or lend your skills behind the scenes.
250+ volunteers power our mission every week. Whether you have an hour or a whole afternoon, there’s a role that fits your schedule and your heart.
Three reasons our volunteers keep coming back
We hear these from delivery drivers and friendly callers “” over and over.
Make a difference
One hour a week feeds your neighbors and delivers wellness checks along the way. That’s a real, measurable impact.
Set your own schedule
Weekly, every other week, or sub-only. Pick a route or shift that fits your life “” we’ll work around it.
Join a community
Route-mate friendships, community events, and a thank-you note from someone who really means it.
Five ways to show up
From a 60-minute lunchtime route to a once-a-month board seat “” pick what suits you.
Meal Delivery Driver
~1 hr/weekday lunchtime
Pick up packed coolers at the kitchen, drive a route of 8—12 stops, and check in at each door. Driver’s license required.
Friendly Caller
Anytime · From home
Make 30-minute wellness check-in calls to clients who don’t get a daily delivery. Great for evening volunteers.
From application to first route
Three steps, about two weeks. No surprise commitments.
Apply online
Five minutes, mostly. We’ll follow up by phone within two business days.
Brief orientation
Stop by the kitchen for a 45-minute walk-through, paperwork, and route options.
Shadow first route
Ride along with an experienced driver before going solo. No deep end here.
What you’ll need
For driving roles. Other volunteer roles have lighter requirements “” ask us when you call.
18+ years old
Valid Indiana driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Current auto insurance
Background check (we run it)
A friendly attitude
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I started in 2018 thinking I’d give it a few months. Eight years later, my Tuesday route is the best hour of my week. The folks on the route, the kitchen crew, the wave from Mrs. Hutchins — it’s family.
Tom B.
Delivery volunteer · Since 2018
Common volunteer questions
Quick answers “” and we’re happy to talk through anything else by phone.
How much time does it take?
A typical delivery route is about an hour, weekly or every other week.
Do I need a special license?
Just a regular Indiana driver’s license. No CDL or commercial vehicle needed “” your car is perfect.
What about insurance?
You drive on your own auto insurance. We’re covered for the program side, and we’ll explain the details at orientation.
Can teens volunteer?
Teens 14+ can pack meals, help in the office, or ride along with a parent on a route. Drivers must be 18+.
What if I miss a day?
Life happens. Just call or text the volunteer line “” we always have backup drivers ready to step in.
Are there summer or short-term roles?
Yes “” students home for summer and snowbirds back for the season are some of our best short-term helpers.
Help us deliver another 100,000 meals.
Your gift today funds tomorrow’s deliveries. Every dollar stays local, feeding homebound neighbors across LaPorte County.
$8
One meal
$40
A week of meals
$2,000
A year for one neighbor