Community Food Support

We are looking for volunteers to help ensure every donation reaches the people who need it most!

Our food donations make a real difference to people experiencing homelessness and hardship. You’ll play a vital role in keeping food moving safely and efficiently from donors to our services.

From organising stock and preparing food for distribution to collecting donations and helping reduce food waste, your support will help ensure our teams always have the supplies they need.

Location – Chichester (based at our central food store, with occasional travel between Stonepillow sites and local donation collection points)

What you will be doing:

• Organising and rotating food stock to ensure it remains safe and in date
• Checking donated food to ensure they meet food safety standards
• Packing crates for food going out to our services
• Assisting with collecting food donations from local partners (using your own vehicle, mileage expenses available subject to policy)
• Helping maintain high food safety standards within the food store

What you will gain:

• The opportunity to have a direct impact by helping people to have access to food.
• Experience in food logistics, stock management and organisation
• Practical skills in food safety and inventory management
• The chance to work as part of a friendly and supportive team Support & training
• Full induction to get your started confidently
• Food safety training
• Health & safety training
• Ongoing support from Stonepillow volunteers and staff

What skills do I need?

What we are looking for:

• Well organised and attention to detail
• Happy to be active, including lifting and moving crates safely
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• An interest in reducing food waste and supporting the local community
• Previous food handling or logistics experience is helpful, but not essential

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

We can be flexible around your availability and are looking for volunteers who can ideally commit to at least one day per week. Current activities typically take place: Monday: Sorting and organising food donations Wednesday: Preparing and delivering food to services Shifts can be adapted depending on the day's tasks, with both shorter (2–3 hour) and longer sessions available.