Sort Food at the Chicago Food Depository
Youth volunteers ages 11 to 15 can join regular volunteer sessions with one adult required for every 6 to 8 youth, and volunteers 16 and up can register and attend independently. Sessions typically involve sorting and repacking donated food for distribution across the city.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
2-3 hrs
Where
Chicago, IL
Min age
11+
Hosted by
Greater Chicago Food Depository
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.