We really appreciate our volunteers at the food bank because we couldn’t manage without them. In
addition to helping us and those we serve, we hope that it will be a good experience for you as well –
and we’ll try our best to make sure it is. Please be aware, however, that HHFB is a major food
distribution center – a warehouse operation with hazards and equipment. Our staff is trained to keep
you safe and to follow food safety rules. We ask that you accept their direction and be conscious of
your environment to help us keep it safe. Thank you!
General FAQ
HHFB is located at 2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47402. The food bank is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
We ask that are volunteers wear clothes that they are comfortable doing physical activities in as a
well as closed toe shoes (i.e. no ‘’flip flops” or open toe shoes of any kind). The warehouse is warm in
the summer and cold in the winter so dress accordingly.
At the front desk there are volunteer sign in binders. There is a Meal Share binder, a Service Learning
binder, and a general volunteer sign in binder. You are responsible for signing in each time in order to
track your hours.
When you volunteer at the food bank there will be a variety of jobs that need to be completed such
as : sorting cans and boxes of food to be distributed, repacking pasta or other dry goods, helping track
donations, helping with office duties, and cleaning our facility.
Gardening & Gleaning
Will Detmer Park, 4140 W Vernal Pk Bloomington, IN 47404.
No! There will always be a staff member from HHFB to help you along the way.
Always dress according to the weather when you are going to the garden. Be sure to wear clothes you
don’t mind getting dirty. Bring sunscreen when it is sunny and bring a refillable water bottle with you.
