Food Pantry Stocking and Distribution
Help us prepare food bags and distribute food to local families in need. Volunteers have a great time sorting food, stocking the pantry shelves, and greeting families who come in for food supplies each month. This important work is done in a caring, casual, and fun environment.
Working in the Food Pantry is also a great team building experience! This opportunity is perfect for groups of 10-15 people for a 2-3 hour shift. Please contact our Volunteer Manager at (949)379-8373 to schedule a group volunteer opportunity based on availability.
Available times: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, between the hours of 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Drivers – Food Pantry Donation Pick Up
Drivers are needed to pick-up food donations from food banks, local restaurants, and grocery stores. These fresh food donations are a healthy addition to the standard nonperishable food items. Pick ups typically take place in the morning, but scheduling varies Monday through Thursday.
Community-Wide Food Drive

Families need food all year long – but often, our food donations dwindle and our pantry shelves can become nearly. To prepare for these slower times, Families Forward partners with local grocery stores and community groups for one weekend in the Spring, Summer, and Fall to collect food donations to be able to serve hungry families every month of the year.
Volunteer groups are needed at grocery stores to invite shoppers to purchase additional food items, and to bring collected food donations back to our Food Pantry to be sorted. This is a fun-filled opportunity that is great for friends, clubs, and families with young children, as you can volunteer together for a great cause!
If you are interested in participating in a Community-Wide Food Drive please contact info@families-forward.org.
Food Donations
At this time, food donations can be dropped off at our pantry Monday-Thursday between 10:00am and 2:00pm. If you are unable to drop off during these days/hours, please contact Mike Lopez at mlopez@families-forward.org to schedule a time when we can ensure a staff person is able to assist you.