2025 Thanks for Giving: The Encore Volunteer Sign Up

For more than 37 years, the Center for Family Resources has been providing children & their families with food for Thanksgiving and additional food resources for the week kids are home from school. We believe Thanksgiving is more than a meal, it is an opportunity for families to create memories and continue family traditions.

The giving doesn’t stop once the boxes are distributed during Thanks for Giving! After a powerful week of feeding families for Thanksgiving, it’s time for The Encore. We’re bringing the leftover food donations back to our Choice Pantry—and we need your help to finish strong.

Volunteers are needed to:

Unload the truck

Sort and organize food donations

Conduct quality control checks

Stock pantry shelves

Store remaining food for future use

Join us as we keep the spirit of giving alive and ensure that nothing goes to waste. Your helping hands make all the difference!

** Minimum age requirement is 14 to volunteer (14–17-year-olds must have a guardian present). Must be able to stand for periods of time and lift heavy food boxes frequently**