Get involved
Many hands keep our shelves full.
Our pantry team is 100% volunteer. Whether you have a free Tuesday morning, a team at work, or a church that wants to serve, there's a place for you.
Volunteer
Ways to serve
Shifts follow pantry hours — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Sign up below and a volunteer coordinator will reach out with details.
Intake & welcome
Greet guests, help with check-in, and make every neighbor feel at home.
Inventory & stocking
Sort donations, stock shelves, and keep the pantry organized.
Logistics
Pick up, unload and move food from sponsors and partners.
Senior outreach
Help with Retirees On Call (ROC) activities that keep seniors connected.
Volunteer sign-up
No schedule? No problem.
Host a food drive
Rally your office, class, church or neighborhood to collect non-perishable food, then drop it off during pantry hours or call to arrange a delivery.
Most-needed items
- Canned protein
- Peanut butter
- Rice & pasta
- Canned vegetables
- Cereal
- Toiletries
Businesses, churches & foundations
Partner with Vine Place
Businesses such as Costco, Walmart, Bimbo, Starbucks and Chipotle have supported our pantry with food, and Trustmark National Bank has given financial support. Partnerships can include:
- Recurring food or grocery rescue donations
- Sponsoring a distribution day or holiday outreach
- Employee volunteer days
- Grants and matching gifts
- In-kind help for medical, youth or transportation services
Prefer to talk it through? Call (601) 829-1404.