““My field experience with TC Food Justice has been more than I could ask for. From making food rescues to researching about food policy, they have always been a treat to work with and I am appreciative of their selfless support in everything that they do.””
VOLUNTEER TODAY
Food Rescue Volunteer - In a food rescue, a volunteer or group goes to a designated grocer, bakery, or farmers market and takes fresh fruit, vegetables, or bread that are unable to be sold. Volunteers sort through the donation and deliver it via bicycle or personal vehicle to a designated partner organization. Volunteer opportunities last from 45-90 minutes and are available in neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities. Weekly food rescues are fun and easy!
Volunteers use a personal vehicle, personal bicycle, or carpool for food rescues.
All are welcome to volunteer! Our current food rescue volunteers include families, adults, seniors, college students, and groups of friends.
Fill out the volunteer application form and sign up to volunteer through Food Rescue US!
FARMERS MARKET TEAMS - SUMMER 2025
This year, we are going to try something new: Farmers Market Teams! We want to encourage a group of volunteers to “adopt” one farmers market that they will consistently cover throughout the season. We hope that this allows for more collaborative pickups with volunteers while also increasing our reliability with our partners.
Fill out this form with your team members information! This form will express your interest in creating a team for this market, but will not sign you up for this shift. Our volunteer manager, Mary O’Toole, will be in contact with you prior to the start of the farmers market season (June 14th) to let you know what market your team is assigned based on your preferences in the interest form and our volunteer availability!