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VOLUNTEER AT

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Food For Thought has several volunteer opportunities to participate in to help our community efforts. From packing backpacks of food for children to helping out with food distribution, there's something for everyone to do! Individual and group volunteer opportunities are available in Okaloosa and Walton county. With volunteer duties and shifts that fit every availability and schedule, it's easier than ever to take part in this incredible community effort.

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We have volunteer opportunities year-round for all ages!

PACKING
SHIFTS

DELIVERY &

DISTRIBUTION

VAN

DRIVERS

EMPTY BAG

RETURN

PANTRY

SUPPORT

Just one hour of your time can make a difference!

Whether you want to volunteer once a week, once a month, or just once a year, your time can make an impact on children in our community. We can customize your volunteer experience to be beneficial to the time you have to give.

Ready to volunteer?

We will setup a time for you to come to our facility to fill out volunteer paperwork and get setup with training. In-person training is required, but you’ll be placed with a staff member to learn the ropes. Training is volunteering!

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NEW SCHOOL YEAR VOLUNTEER
Back to School Open House

Drop in during the hours listed below to learn new information about volunteering at Food For Thought and get set up on the training schedule or volunteer schedule for the fall. We’re offering morning or afternoon hours for your convenience. Light refreshments will be provided!

Morning and Afternoon Open Houses at each Pantry

AUGUST 19th, 2026

SRB Pantry

132 Market St. Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Morning: 8:30-10:00AM

Afternoon: 4-5:30PM

AUGUST 20th, 2026

Destin Pantry

908 Airport Rd. Destin, FL

Morning: 8:30-10:00AM

Afternoon: 4-5:30PM

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CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers needed for Friday Morning Delivery and Distribution of services to our schools in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. After your in-person training, we will handle the logistics and can schedule you to deliver and distribute food at a school close to your location to maximize your volunteering time. You can be in and out in as little as 40 minutes!

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Fill out the form below or email us at volunteer@fftfl.org. 

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New Volunteer Interest Form.


NEW SCHOOL YEAR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION COMING SOON!


  • New Volunteers supporting our in-school services are required to complete orientation and training.

  • Group Packing Opportunities will begin in September.

  • Returning Volunteers or Returning Groups do NOT need to complete this form.

  • Most of our shifts are on Thursdays and Fridays during the day.


Please note: We do not offer court-ordered community service

Which Location is Best for you?
DESTIN / OKALOOSA
SANTA ROSA BEACH / WALTON

Please read carefully and let us know more about how you want to help. Our packing days and service days are fixed.

We pack on Thursdays and deliver on Fridays

(We adjust with holidays and school closure dates )

Attend Volunteer Open House. Let us know if you are coming.
Do you have a group that would like to pack bags with us on Thursdays during the school year? We typically need groups of 4-10 who can help for 1.5-2 hours. All ages welcome.
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NO
Are you an individual looking to help us deliver services on Friday mornings at the schools we serve? This requires early morning availability on Fridays. Volunteers for this must be 21 or older.
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Are you an individual looking to help us in the pantry with shipment, inventory, and general warehouse support? This requires heavy lifting, and most shifts are on Tuesdays or Wednesdays during the day.
YES
NO

Email us at volunteer@fftfl.org for additional opportunities or info

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