Volunteers are often the heart of food pantries, ensuring that they can continue to provide food to those in need.
With a full-time job and family responsibilities, you may feel that you already have a full plate.
Maybe you have been thinking about volunteering at Samaritan, Inc, but you aren’t sure if you would be comfortable or if it would fit your schedule, skills, and personality.
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Whether you are a driver or physically serve at one of seven locations unloading the van, sorting food, filling boxes,
and distributing the boxes to drive-up participants, even a few hours of your time can make a significant difference in
the lives of families in your community who are struggling with food insecurity.
While you are at the food pantry, you will experience firsthand the appreciation of those who depend on food pantries to feed their families
and put food on their tables. Volunteering raises awareness about food insecurity issues in your local community and encourages others to
get involved and support food-raising events in the community.
As a volunteer, you may find a sense of personal fulfillment as you give back to the community.
You can strengthen your relationships with family, friends, and colleagues by working together to support a common goal of serving others.
Contributing your time and skills at one of the Samaritan, Inc. food pantries may even expand your career opportunities.
You can learn valuable skills, such as organization, teamwork, and communication, which you can transfer to the workplace and upgrade your resume.
Overall, volunteering at Samaritan, Inc. is a meaningful way you can give back to your community and learn new skills,
all while positively impacting the lives of families in the greater Bangor community struggling with food insecurity..
Your plate will grow from full to overflowing!
