Opportunities From: Andrea Muscatello

Volunteer: Meat Packaging Teams

Join Our Meat Packing Team – Make a Huge Impact in Just a Few Hours!

What started as a small effort has grown into one of the Interfaith Food Pantry’s most powerful programs. When we first launched our chicken and beef packing project, we hoped it might save about $50,000 a year. Today, thanks to the dedication of volunteers like you, our savings have nearly doubled – reaching close to $100,000! That means more food, more choice, and more dignity for our neighbors in need.

We’ve also expanded our efforts to include Halal chicken, ensuring our Muslim customers are served with respect and care. Each packing session provides enough meat to nourish families for two whole months – that’s an incredible impact from just one afternoon of teamwork.

Here’s how it works:

We pack once a month, alternating between chicken and beef.

A full crew of 12 volunteers can get everything done in just 2 ½ to 3 hours.

Together, we make sure hundreds of families in our community have healthy, high-quality protein on their tables.

✨ It’s fast, it’s fun, and it makes a real difference. Come join us, roll up your sleeves, and help us keep this life-changing program going strong!

Program: Customer Service Teams

Join Our Meat Packing Team – Make a Huge Impact in Just a Few Hours!

What started as a small effort has grown into one of the Interfaith Food Pantry’s most powerful programs. When we first launched our chicken and beef packing project, we hoped it might save about $50,000 a year. Today, thanks to the dedication of volunteers like you, our savings have nearly doubled – reaching close to $100,000! That means more food, more choice, and more dignity for our neighbors in need.

We’ve also expanded our efforts to include Halal chicken, ensuring our Muslim customers are served with respect and care. Each packing session provides enough meat to nourish families for two whole months – that’s an incredible impact from just one afternoon of teamwork.

Here’s how it works:

We pack once a month, alternating between chicken and beef.

A full crew of 12 volunteers can get everything done in just 2 ½ to 3 hours.

Together, we make sure hundreds of families in our community have healthy, high-quality protein on their tables.

✨ It’s fast, it’s fun, and it makes a real difference. Come join us, roll up your sleeves, and help us keep this life-changing program going strong!

Program: Customer Service Teams

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: North Main Food Lion Pickup Team

Food Pickup and Stocking Process

Teams rotate weekly to pick up food orders from the North Main Street Food Lion.

Pickup & Payment: One team member is designated to pay for the order and collect the paperwork.

Meeting Time: Teams meet at the Food Lion store at 12:45 p.m. to load the order into their vehicles.

Transport: The food is delivered to the Food Pantry.

Unloading & Stocking: Once at the Pantry, the food is unloaded, unwrapped, and stocked in the designated warehouse area for each type of item.

Team Leader:  Chris Warner  c66warner@gmail.com

The total time commitment is no more than 2.0 hours.  

Program: Food Pickup Teams

Food Pickup and Stocking Process

Teams rotate weekly to pick up food orders from the North Main Street Food Lion.

Pickup & Payment: One team member is designated to pay for the order and collect the paperwork.

Meeting Time: Teams meet at the Food Lion store at 12:45 p.m. to load the order into their vehicles.

Transport: The food is delivered to the Food Pantry.

Unloading & Stocking: Once at the Pantry, the food is unloaded, unwrapped, and stocked in the designated warehouse area for each type of item.

Team Leader:  Chris Warner  c66warner@gmail.com

The total time commitment is no more than 2.0 hours.  

Program: Food Pickup Teams

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Senior Food Packing Team

About the Role:
We’re looking for three caring, dependable volunteers to join our team and help provide food for 22 seniors in our community who don’t have transportation. These seniors currently receive prepared meals from the NRV Agency on Aging, but recent budget cuts have reduced how often those meals are delivered. Our goal is to make sure they still have plenty to eat and know their community cares about them.

What You’ll Do:

Help pack bags of food for our senior neighbors — we’ll pack for half the group twice a month.

Work together to make sure each bag is filled with nutritious items.

Meet the delivery driver at the food pantry to hand off the packed bags.

Time Commitment:

Twice a month (specific dates to be determined).

Packing times are flexible and coordinated with the driver’s schedule.

Who We’re Looking For:

Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy helping others.

Comfortable lifting and carrying grocery bags (up to about 25 lbs).

Team players who care about supporting our senior community.

Why It Matters:
A few hours of your time can make a huge difference in the lives of local seniors who might otherwise go without enough food. You’ll be helping them feel seen, supported, and valued — and you’ll be part of a team that’s feeding both body and spirit.

Program: Community

About the Role:
We’re looking for three caring, dependable volunteers to join our team and help provide food for 22 seniors in our community who don’t have transportation. These seniors currently receive prepared meals from the NRV Agency on Aging, but recent budget cuts have reduced how often those meals are delivered. Our goal is to make sure they still have plenty to eat and know their community cares about them.

What You’ll Do:

Help pack bags of food for our senior neighbors — we’ll pack for half the group twice a month.

Work together to make sure each bag is filled with nutritious items.

Meet the delivery driver at the food pantry to hand off the packed bags.

Time Commitment:

Twice a month (specific dates to be determined).

Packing times are flexible and coordinated with the driver’s schedule.

Who We’re Looking For:

Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy helping others.

Comfortable lifting and carrying grocery bags (up to about 25 lbs).

Team players who care about supporting our senior community.

Why It Matters:
A few hours of your time can make a huge difference in the lives of local seniors who might otherwise go without enough food. You’ll be helping them feel seen, supported, and valued — and you’ll be part of a team that’s feeding both body and spirit.

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Packing for Home Insecure Families

About the Role:
We’re looking for three caring, dependable volunteers to join our team and help provide food for families that do not have permanent housing. These families have students attending Montgomery County Public Schools and are living in hotels. Our goal is to make sure they still have plenty to eat and know their community cares about them.

What You’ll Do:

Help pack bags of food for these families — we’ll pack for the group twice a month.

Work together to make sure each bag is filled with nutritious items.

Time Commitment:

Twice a month

Packing with three to four individuals will generally take less than two hours.

Who We’re Looking For:

Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy helping others.

Comfortable lifting and carrying grocery bags (up to about 25 lbs).

Why It Matters:
A few hours of your time can make a huge difference in the lives of these families who might otherwise go without enough food. You’ll be helping them feel seen, supported, and valued — and you’ll be part of a team that’s feeding both body and spirit.

Program: Community

About the Role:
We’re looking for three caring, dependable volunteers to join our team and help provide food for families that do not have permanent housing. These families have students attending Montgomery County Public Schools and are living in hotels. Our goal is to make sure they still have plenty to eat and know their community cares about them.

What You’ll Do:

Help pack bags of food for these families — we’ll pack for the group twice a month.

Work together to make sure each bag is filled with nutritious items.

Time Commitment:

Twice a month

Packing with three to four individuals will generally take less than two hours.

Who We’re Looking For:

Friendly, reliable volunteers who enjoy helping others.

Comfortable lifting and carrying grocery bags (up to about 25 lbs).

Why It Matters:
A few hours of your time can make a huge difference in the lives of these families who might otherwise go without enough food. You’ll be helping them feel seen, supported, and valued — and you’ll be part of a team that’s feeding both body and spirit.

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Hethwood Food Lion Pickup Team

Food Pickup and Stocking Process

Teams rotate weekly to pick up food orders from the North Main Street Food Lion.

Pickup & Payment: One team member is designated to pay for the order and collect the paperwork.

Meeting Time: Teams meet at the Food Lion store at 11:45 p.m. to load the order into their vehicles.

Transport: The food is delivered to the Food Pantry.

Unloading & Stocking: Once at the Pantry, the food is unloaded, unwrapped, and stocked in the designated warehouse area for each type of item.

Team Leader:  Allen/Laurie Redcay  aeredcay@verizon.net

The total time commitment is no more than 2.0 hours.  

Program: Food Pickup Teams

Food Pickup and Stocking Process

Teams rotate weekly to pick up food orders from the North Main Street Food Lion.

Pickup & Payment: One team member is designated to pay for the order and collect the paperwork.

Meeting Time: Teams meet at the Food Lion store at 11:45 p.m. to load the order into their vehicles.

Transport: The food is delivered to the Food Pantry.

Unloading & Stocking: Once at the Pantry, the food is unloaded, unwrapped, and stocked in the designated warehouse area for each type of item.

Team Leader:  Allen/Laurie Redcay  aeredcay@verizon.net

The total time commitment is no more than 2.0 hours.  

Program: Food Pickup Teams

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food Drive Innovation Team

Help Us Rethink Giving! Join Our Fun & Creative Food Drive Team!

Food drives are one of the biggest ways we bring in food to help neighbors in need — and every can, box, and bag makes a huge difference! But we think giving can be even more exciting, more lively, and more inspiring. And that’s where you come in!

We’re putting together a fun, energetic Food Drive Innovation Team, and we want YOU to be part of it. If you love coming up with new ideas and making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity to have fun while helping others!

Here’s what you’ll do:

Make Food Drives Exciting: Brainstorm fresh, fun ways to amp up our food drives and get more people involved. Create Eye-Catching Promotions: Design fun posters, cool social media posts, or anything that makes people say “Wow, I want to help!” Spread the Word: Come up with creative ideas to shout out our food drives across the community — more voices, more giving! Try New and Exciting Ideas: Help us test out fun ideas like drive-through food pickups, community contests, or surprise events! Support Our Mission: Play a key role in helping us stock shelves and serve over 1,200 people in Blacksburg — all thanks to YOUR ideas!

Who should join?

Anyone who’s creative, friendly, loves fun ideas, and wants to make a real impact! No experience needed — just a few hours a week and a big heart.

Why join?

Because your creativity and energy can help us gather more food, make giving more fun, and bring our whole community closer together. Plus, it’s a great way for YOU to make a difference and have some fun doing it!

Want to help us make giving more exciting? Reach out today!
Melissa Blau

Email: mjba83@gmail.com


Let’s team up to turn every food drive into a fun, powerful event that helps our neighbors and makes giving memorable!

 

Program: Community

Help Us Rethink Giving! Join Our Fun & Creative Food Drive Team!

Food drives are one of the biggest ways we bring in food to help neighbors in need — and every can, box, and bag makes a huge difference! But we think giving can be even more exciting, more lively, and more inspiring. And that’s where you come in!

We’re putting together a fun, energetic Food Drive Innovation Team, and we want YOU to be part of it. If you love coming up with new ideas and making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity to have fun while helping others!

Here’s what you’ll do:

Make Food Drives Exciting: Brainstorm fresh, fun ways to amp up our food drives and get more people involved. Create Eye-Catching Promotions: Design fun posters, cool social media posts, or anything that makes people say “Wow, I want to help!” Spread the Word: Come up with creative ideas to shout out our food drives across the community — more voices, more giving! Try New and Exciting Ideas: Help us test out fun ideas like drive-through food pickups, community contests, or surprise events! Support Our Mission: Play a key role in helping us stock shelves and serve over 1,200 people in Blacksburg — all thanks to YOUR ideas!

Who should join?

Anyone who’s creative, friendly, loves fun ideas, and wants to make a real impact! No experience needed — just a few hours a week and a big heart.

Why join?

Because your creativity and energy can help us gather more food, make giving more fun, and bring our whole community closer together. Plus, it’s a great way for YOU to make a difference and have some fun doing it!

Want to help us make giving more exciting? Reach out today!
Melissa Blau

Email: mjba83@gmail.com


Let’s team up to turn every food drive into a fun, powerful event that helps our neighbors and makes giving memorable!

 

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Volunteer Appreciation Dream Team

Join Our Volunteer Appreciation Dream Team!

Our amazing volunteers are the heart of the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry—we couldn’t do it without them! With nearly 250 volunteers helping out each month, I’m grateful for every single one, but I’d love to find fun and meaningful ways to show them how much we appreciate them. That’s where you come in!

We’re forming a small, cheerful team of five people to help us recognize and celebrate our volunteers all year long. It’s a great chance to make a real difference behind the scenes and help everyone feel loved and valued.

What You’ll Do:

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to come up with creative ideas for showing gratitude. You might help design and hand out special volunteer T-shirts to kick things off, and then move on to other fun projects! You’ll get to:

Brainstorm fun ways to say “thank you” Find new ways to recognize individual contributions Help build an even stronger community among our volunteers Work closely with a friendly, dedicated team

Who We’re Looking For:

You’re a great fit if you are:

Creative and full of ideas Organized and dependable Friendly and a team player Passionate about community and gratitude Able to spare a few hours each month

Why You’ll Love It:

This is more than just volunteering — it’s an opportunity to:

Make volunteers feel special and appreciated Be part of a team that’s all about gratitude Use your creativity in a fun, supportive environment Connect with others and support a vital community service in Blacksbur

Ready to help us spread some love to our volunteers?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Andrea Muscatello at andrea@webmail.us to learn more and sign up.

Program: Community

Join Our Volunteer Appreciation Dream Team!

Our amazing volunteers are the heart of the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry—we couldn’t do it without them! With nearly 250 volunteers helping out each month, I’m grateful for every single one, but I’d love to find fun and meaningful ways to show them how much we appreciate them. That’s where you come in!

We’re forming a small, cheerful team of five people to help us recognize and celebrate our volunteers all year long. It’s a great chance to make a real difference behind the scenes and help everyone feel loved and valued.

What You’ll Do:

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to come up with creative ideas for showing gratitude. You might help design and hand out special volunteer T-shirts to kick things off, and then move on to other fun projects! You’ll get to:

Brainstorm fun ways to say “thank you” Find new ways to recognize individual contributions Help build an even stronger community among our volunteers Work closely with a friendly, dedicated team

Who We’re Looking For:

You’re a great fit if you are:

Creative and full of ideas Organized and dependable Friendly and a team player Passionate about community and gratitude Able to spare a few hours each month

Why You’ll Love It:

This is more than just volunteering — it’s an opportunity to:

Make volunteers feel special and appreciated Be part of a team that’s all about gratitude Use your creativity in a fun, supportive environment Connect with others and support a vital community service in Blacksbur

Ready to help us spread some love to our volunteers?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Andrea Muscatello at andrea@webmail.us to learn more and sign up.

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Social Media and Marketing Squad

Join Our Creative Social Media & Marketing Squad!


Love creating fun content? Want to make a real impact and have a blast? We’re looking for 3-4 energetic, out-of-the-box thinkers to help us spread the word for Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry!

We serve over 1,200 people — and with your creativity, we can inspire even more! Whether it’s catchy posts or buzz around our “Just One Can” Food Drive, you’ll help tell our story loud and clear.


What You’ll Do:

Kick Off the “Just One Can” Campaign: Dream up eye-catching content to get everyone involved! Boost Our Social Media: Create trending reels, stories, and posts that people love to share. Share Our Mission: Connect with local groups and inspire supporters through fun events and stories. Capture the Action: Take photos and videos showing the real impact of our work. Build Community Spirit: Craft messages that highlight how support keeps our shelves full and lives nourished.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you’re creative, love trends, storytelling, and want to help feed our community — no experience needed, just positivity and a big heart!

Why Join?

Your talent can grow our community, spread kindness, and make a difference — even a few hours a week!

Ready to make social media magic? Let’s connect!

Sandy Hagman

sandy.hagman@comcast.net

 

Program: Community

Join Our Creative Social Media & Marketing Squad!


Love creating fun content? Want to make a real impact and have a blast? We’re looking for 3-4 energetic, out-of-the-box thinkers to help us spread the word for Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry!

We serve over 1,200 people — and with your creativity, we can inspire even more! Whether it’s catchy posts or buzz around our “Just One Can” Food Drive, you’ll help tell our story loud and clear.


What You’ll Do:

Kick Off the “Just One Can” Campaign: Dream up eye-catching content to get everyone involved! Boost Our Social Media: Create trending reels, stories, and posts that people love to share. Share Our Mission: Connect with local groups and inspire supporters through fun events and stories. Capture the Action: Take photos and videos showing the real impact of our work. Build Community Spirit: Craft messages that highlight how support keeps our shelves full and lives nourished.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you’re creative, love trends, storytelling, and want to help feed our community — no experience needed, just positivity and a big heart!

Why Join?

Your talent can grow our community, spread kindness, and make a difference — even a few hours a week!

Ready to make social media magic? Let’s connect!

Sandy Hagman

sandy.hagman@comcast.net

 

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Research Wizard

Hey Research Whizzes! Help Us Find Funds for the Blacksburg Food Pantry!

 

Got a knack for digging up info and a heart for helping? The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is really looking to grow, and guess what? We totally need your awesome research skills to help us find some much-needed funding!

 

We're on the hunt for a super dedicated and sharp Volunteer Grant Research Specialist(s) to join our team. This role is a big deal – it directly helps us fight food insecurity and get vital assistance to our neighbors right here in Blacksburg.

 

In this role, you'll get to:

●       Find Cool Opportunities: Use your super-sleuth research skills to sniff out all sorts of grant opportunities! Think foundations, companies, government groups – anyone who helps with food, community stuff, and related programs.

●       Make Great Matches: Help us find grants that are perfect for what the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry does and what we need.

●       Gather All the Details: Pull together all the important info about potential grants, like who can apply, how to do it, deadlines, and what they're looking to fund.

●       Make a HUGE Impact! Your awesome research will directly bring in new money, which means we can buy more food, make our services even better, and reach even more families who really need a hand.

 

If you're great at research, super organized, can work on your own, and are just itching to use your talents to make a big difference in the community, then we'd love to chat! If you've done grant research before, that's fantastic, but honestly, being good at research and truly caring about our cause is what matters most.

 

Seriously, your expertise – even just a few hours a week – will unlock crucial help and make a monumental difference for so many folks!

 

Reach out today!

Andrea Muscatello

andrea@webmail.us

Program: Community

Hey Research Whizzes! Help Us Find Funds for the Blacksburg Food Pantry!

 

Got a knack for digging up info and a heart for helping? The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is really looking to grow, and guess what? We totally need your awesome research skills to help us find some much-needed funding!

 

We're on the hunt for a super dedicated and sharp Volunteer Grant Research Specialist(s) to join our team. This role is a big deal – it directly helps us fight food insecurity and get vital assistance to our neighbors right here in Blacksburg.

 

In this role, you'll get to:

●       Find Cool Opportunities: Use your super-sleuth research skills to sniff out all sorts of grant opportunities! Think foundations, companies, government groups – anyone who helps with food, community stuff, and related programs.

●       Make Great Matches: Help us find grants that are perfect for what the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry does and what we need.

●       Gather All the Details: Pull together all the important info about potential grants, like who can apply, how to do it, deadlines, and what they're looking to fund.

●       Make a HUGE Impact! Your awesome research will directly bring in new money, which means we can buy more food, make our services even better, and reach even more families who really need a hand.

 

If you're great at research, super organized, can work on your own, and are just itching to use your talents to make a big difference in the community, then we'd love to chat! If you've done grant research before, that's fantastic, but honestly, being good at research and truly caring about our cause is what matters most.

 

Seriously, your expertise – even just a few hours a week – will unlock crucial help and make a monumental difference for so many folks!

 

Reach out today!

Andrea Muscatello

andrea@webmail.us

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Civic Outreach Team

 

Civic Outreach Team

 

The Blacksburg Food Pantry is seeking a small, dedicated team of volunteers to help us strengthen our relationships with local civic organizations. If you're passionate about community, have a knack for communication, and want to make a tangible difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

 

We're looking for individuals to join our new Civic Outreach Team. This team will focus on two vital areas:

 

●       Showing Our Gratitude: Develop and implement creative ways to express our sincere appreciation to the many civic organizations that generously support the Blacksburg Food Pantry. This is a chance to truly acknowledge their invaluable contributions.

 

●       Keeping Them Informed & Engaged: Create and execute a plan to regularly update these organizations on the critical issues facing the food pantry and the impact their support has. This team will also be responsible for offering to provide a speaker (not be the speaker) for their meetings and explore innovative ways to deepen their involvement beyond financial donations.

 

 

This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your organizational and communication skills while directly contributing to the well-being of our community. Your efforts will help us build stronger partnerships and ensure the Blacksburg Food Pantry can continue its vital work.

 

Interested in learning more? Please contact Andrea Muscatello, andrea@webmail.us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Program: Community

 

Civic Outreach Team

 

The Blacksburg Food Pantry is seeking a small, dedicated team of volunteers to help us strengthen our relationships with local civic organizations. If you're passionate about community, have a knack for communication, and want to make a tangible difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

 

We're looking for individuals to join our new Civic Outreach Team. This team will focus on two vital areas:

 

●       Showing Our Gratitude: Develop and implement creative ways to express our sincere appreciation to the many civic organizations that generously support the Blacksburg Food Pantry. This is a chance to truly acknowledge their invaluable contributions.

 

●       Keeping Them Informed & Engaged: Create and execute a plan to regularly update these organizations on the critical issues facing the food pantry and the impact their support has. This team will also be responsible for offering to provide a speaker (not be the speaker) for their meetings and explore innovative ways to deepen their involvement beyond financial donations.

 

 

This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your organizational and communication skills while directly contributing to the well-being of our community. Your efforts will help us build stronger partnerships and ensure the Blacksburg Food Pantry can continue its vital work.

 

Interested in learning more? Please contact Andrea Muscatello, andrea@webmail.us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Faith Community Connections Team

Faith Community Connections Team

 

Our over 25 supporting faith communities are the heartbeat of our mission and our most vital connection to the community we serve. Their unwavering support allows us to combat food insecurity in Blacksburg, and we need your help to nurture and grow these indispensable partnerships.

 

This dedicated team will be responsible for:

 

●       Connecting: Ensuring our amazing faith community partners are always informed and deeply engaged with our work.

●       Listening & Learning: Actively collecting feedback, hearing their questions, and understanding any concerns from our faith community partners to better serve their needs and ours.

●       Appreciating: Discovering and implementing innovative ways to express profound gratitude for their incredible, ongoing support.

●       Innovating: Collaborating with faith community leaders to brainstorm and implement fresh, impactful ideas that enhance their support for the food pantry's mission.

●       Building Community: Fostering even stronger, more vibrant bonds within our essential interfaith network.

 

If you love building meaningful relationships, thinking outside the box, and understand the power of community partnerships in combating food insecurity, we want to hear from you! No prior food pantry experience needed – just a creative spirit and a deep desire to help strengthen these crucial connections.

 

Contact Us Today!

Andrea Muscatello

andrea@webmail.us

Program: Community

Faith Community Connections Team

 

Our over 25 supporting faith communities are the heartbeat of our mission and our most vital connection to the community we serve. Their unwavering support allows us to combat food insecurity in Blacksburg, and we need your help to nurture and grow these indispensable partnerships.

 

This dedicated team will be responsible for:

 

●       Connecting: Ensuring our amazing faith community partners are always informed and deeply engaged with our work.

●       Listening & Learning: Actively collecting feedback, hearing their questions, and understanding any concerns from our faith community partners to better serve their needs and ours.

●       Appreciating: Discovering and implementing innovative ways to express profound gratitude for their incredible, ongoing support.

●       Innovating: Collaborating with faith community leaders to brainstorm and implement fresh, impactful ideas that enhance their support for the food pantry's mission.

●       Building Community: Fostering even stronger, more vibrant bonds within our essential interfaith network.

 

If you love building meaningful relationships, thinking outside the box, and understand the power of community partnerships in combating food insecurity, we want to hear from you! No prior food pantry experience needed – just a creative spirit and a deep desire to help strengthen these crucial connections.

 

Contact Us Today!

Andrea Muscatello

andrea@webmail.us

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Handy Heros


Handy Heroes Needed! Help Keep the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry Running Smoothly!

Are you handy with tools and passionate about keeping things in great shape? The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is looking for one to three dedicated Volunteer Facilities Support Specialists to help ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently!

Our pantry is a busy hub serving the community, and maintaining our facility is essential to providing a safe, welcoming environment for volunteers and those in need. If you enjoy practical work and problem-solving, your skills can make a real difference.

In this key role, you will be responsible for:

Handling Small Repairs: Performing minor maintenance tasks like changing batteries in keyless entry systems, hanging small items securely, and addressing simple repairs around the pantry. Coordinating Larger Projects: Acting as the main point of contact for bigger repairs, working with outside contractors to ensure quick and effective solutions. Developing & Following Maintenance Plans: Creating a proactive schedule to keep equipment and the facility in top shape, preventing issues before they arise.

If you're organized, practical, and eager to contribute your hands-on skills to a vital community cause, we want to hear from you! Your support directly helps us serve our neighbors more effectively.

Even just a few hours a week can make a big difference in keeping our space running smoothly.

Ready to lend a hand? Reach out today!
Andrea Muscatello, Email: andrea@webmail.us

Program: Community


Handy Heroes Needed! Help Keep the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry Running Smoothly!

Are you handy with tools and passionate about keeping things in great shape? The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is looking for one to three dedicated Volunteer Facilities Support Specialists to help ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently!

Our pantry is a busy hub serving the community, and maintaining our facility is essential to providing a safe, welcoming environment for volunteers and those in need. If you enjoy practical work and problem-solving, your skills can make a real difference.

In this key role, you will be responsible for:

Handling Small Repairs: Performing minor maintenance tasks like changing batteries in keyless entry systems, hanging small items securely, and addressing simple repairs around the pantry. Coordinating Larger Projects: Acting as the main point of contact for bigger repairs, working with outside contractors to ensure quick and effective solutions. Developing & Following Maintenance Plans: Creating a proactive schedule to keep equipment and the facility in top shape, preventing issues before they arise.

If you're organized, practical, and eager to contribute your hands-on skills to a vital community cause, we want to hear from you! Your support directly helps us serve our neighbors more effectively.

Even just a few hours a week can make a big difference in keeping our space running smoothly.

Ready to lend a hand? Reach out today!
Andrea Muscatello, Email: andrea@webmail.us

Program: Community

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Subway Bread Pickup

Picking up donations from University City Subway shop and taking them to the food pantry.  The bread will be prepackage by Subway.  Just go to Subway to get the bag of bread and take it to the food pantry.  The optimal time for pickup is 11:30 am

Program: Food Pickup Teams

Picking up donations from University City Subway shop and taking them to the food pantry.  The bread will be prepackage by Subway.  Just go to Subway to get the bag of bread and take it to the food pantry.  The optimal time for pickup is 11:30 am

Program: Food Pickup Teams

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 5th Wednesday Shoppers

Would you like to volunteer at the Food Pantry but you can't commit to a regular time?  Are you already serving at the pantry and just can't wait to serve again?

We are seeking volunteers to work on the 5th Wednesdays during the year.  This team of volunteers will help our customers shop for their groceries.  Some say that this is the best job of all at the Food Pantry.  Are you interested?

Program: Customer Service Teams

Would you like to volunteer at the Food Pantry but you can't commit to a regular time?  Are you already serving at the pantry and just can't wait to serve again?

We are seeking volunteers to work on the 5th Wednesdays during the year.  This team of volunteers will help our customers shop for their groceries.  Some say that this is the best job of all at the Food Pantry.  Are you interested?

Program: Customer Service Teams

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 24060

Allow Groups: No