Thank you for your interest in helping to end hunger in Coastal Georgia.

Many of our programs are entirely volunteer run; without the enthusiasm of our volunteers, these programs could not exist. The volunteer time, energy, and dedication mean that thousands of families in our 21-county service area are able to live without the uncertainty and fear of being at risk for hunger. Please visit our Programs page for a more thorough description of how we serve the people of Coastal Georgia.

Here at Second Harvest, we have multiple volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Whether you are interested in becoming a regular volunteer or just helping out as time allows, we can work around your schedule. We do prefer to schedule our volunteers ahead of time due to space constraints. However, if you have a few open hours in your day please give us a call.

If you are interested in COURT-APPOINTED COMMUNITY SERVICE hours, you must make an appointment by contacting Jodi-Ann Donnelly at jadonnelly@helpendhunger.org or call 912-721-1792. Please see below under Volunteer Guidelines and then Court-Related Community Service Hours for requirements.

Ways to Volunteer

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Volunteer Opportunities in Savannah

View opportunities through the link below, or contact our Volunteer Center Coordinator in Savannah at 912.721.1795. If you’re interested in volunteering in our Kids Cafe Kitchen, please reach out to Sarah Maier at smaier@helpendhunger.org.

View opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities in Savannah

View opportunities through the link below, or contact our Volunteer Center Coordinator in Savannah at 912.721.1795. If you’re interested in volunteering in our Kids Cafe Kitchen, please reach out to Sarah Maier at smaier@helpendhunger.org.

View opportunities

City of Savannah by Night
Old City Hall Brunswick Georgia

Volunteer Opportunities in Brunswick

For individual and group volunteer opportunities in Brunswick, please contact our Brunswick Branch Manager, Jennifer Floyd at (912) 261-7979 or jfloyd@helpendhunger.org

Volunteer Opportunities in Brunswick

For individual and group volunteer opportunities in Brunswick, please contact our Brunswick Branch Manager, Jennifer Floyd at (912) 261-7979 or jfloyd@helpendhunger.org

Old City Hall Brunswick Georgia
People participating in a food drive

Host a Food Drive

You can help support us on our mission to end hunger by hosting a food drive. Encourage your friends, family, religious organization, company, business, or social club to get involved and participate.

Learn more

Host a Food Drive

You can help support us on our mission to end hunger by hosting a food drive. Encourage your friends, family, religious organization, company, business, or social club to get involved and participate.

Learn more

People participating in a food drive

Volunteer Guidelines

Age requirements: All volunteers must be 16 years and older. Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. The adult must stay for the duration of the volunteer hours.

Attire: NO open toe shoes (i.e.: flop flops, sandals or clogs) allowed at any time. Please dress appropriately to work in a warehouse and according to the weather (inside / outside).

Physical activity level: While some of our volunteer activities require volunteers to be able to lift, we have plenty that do not. We welcome handicapped and disabled volunteers, but need to know these limitations in advance in order to schedule appropriate opportunities.


Court-related Community Service

You are eligible to be a part of our court-related community service program provided you meet the following criteria:

  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • Your charge is not related to sex, violence, stalking/harassment, weapon possession or any form of theft.
  • You have been assigned or requested to perform at least 20 hours of service.
  • You must bring proof of your charge, written documentation from the probation officer, counselor, attorney or another official, including phone numbers, fax numbers and other contact information.
  • Complete and sign the Community Service Worker Guideline Form.
  • If you have any further questions about our court-related community service program or would like to schedule an appointment to complete your hours, email or call Jodi-Ann Donnelly at jadonnelly@helpendhunger.org or 912-721-1792.
  • Please note – Food donations can not be accepted in exchange for court-related community service hours.

This is a tobacco, vape, and e-cigarette (ie. Juul) free workplace. No concealed weapons or firearms of any type are allowed on premises.

Overcoming the Odds

Fighting against food insecurity

69% of people we serve

69% of people we serve

choose between food and utilities

66% of our clients

66% of our clients

choose between food and medicine or medical care

64% of children

64% of children

In Coastal Georgia go hungry everyday

57% of people we serve

57% of people we serve

choose between food and adequate housing

We need you

Join our mission. Make a difference.

Together we will make a difference across southeast Georgia

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