Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Book Fair Volunteer

Help us at the Book Fair by unpacking, organizing, and helping out around the fairgrounds.

Book Fair officially starts on the 15th, but we need help unpacking books starting the 8th. 

Thursday, October 15th, 9am- 7pm
Friday, October 16th, 9am-7pm
Saturday, October 17th, 9am-6pm
Sunday, October 18th, 9am-6pm
Monday, October 19th, 9am-6pm
Tuesday, October 20th, 9am-6pm

Hoosier Hills Food Bank hosts the Bloomington Community Book Fair October 15-20, 2026 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The book fair features over 100,000 items – books and much more. There are specialty areas with large collections of children’s books, rare and collectible “better books,” horror and science fiction books, games and puzzles, comics, stamps and coins, and a big media section with DVDs, CDs, records, and tapes all at great, low prices.


Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

Help us at the Book Fair by unpacking, organizing, and helping out around the fairgrounds.

Book Fair officially starts on the 15th, but we need help unpacking books starting the 8th. 

Thursday, October 15th, 9am- 7pm
Friday, October 16th, 9am-7pm
Saturday, October 17th, 9am-6pm
Sunday, October 18th, 9am-6pm
Monday, October 19th, 9am-6pm
Tuesday, October 20th, 9am-6pm

Hoosier Hills Food Bank hosts the Bloomington Community Book Fair October 15-20, 2026 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The book fair features over 100,000 items – books and much more. There are specialty areas with large collections of children’s books, rare and collectible “better books,” horror and science fiction books, games and puzzles, comics, stamps and coins, and a big media section with DVDs, CDs, records, and tapes all at great, low prices.


Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Oct 8, 2026 through Oct 20, 2026

Zip Code: 47403

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Warehouse Volunteering

The Food Bank Warehouse Needs You!

We are actively seeking warehouse volunteers to help us catch up on a few different projects. Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals, crocs, or flip flops).

Volunteers are needed for 1-3 hour shifts Monday-Thursday between 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Friday between 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volunteers will assist with food sorting and/or bulk food packing.

Contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@hhfoodbank.org or call 812-334-8374 to schedule a shift or if you have any questions.

Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

The Food Bank Warehouse Needs You!

We are actively seeking warehouse volunteers to help us catch up on a few different projects. Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals, crocs, or flip flops).

Volunteers are needed for 1-3 hour shifts Monday-Thursday between 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Friday between 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volunteers will assist with food sorting and/or bulk food packing.

Contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@hhfoodbank.org or call 812-334-8374 to schedule a shift or if you have any questions.

Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: HHFB Garden Volunteering

Come join us at the HHFB Garden at Will Detmer Park! We have 1 acre of land where we grow food for our community. Everything we grow goes to our over 100 partner agencies in 6 counties. We offer opportunities on Mondays and Fridays from 930am-Noon and are always in need of help!

WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes, gloves and sun protection recommended.

NO experience or green thumb necessary. 

If you have any questions, please contact our garden manager, Cory Lamping, at garden@hhfoodbank.org

Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

Come join us at the HHFB Garden at Will Detmer Park! We have 1 acre of land where we grow food for our community. Everything we grow goes to our over 100 partner agencies in 6 counties. We offer opportunities on Mondays and Fridays from 930am-Noon and are always in need of help!

WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes, gloves and sun protection recommended.

NO experience or green thumb necessary. 

If you have any questions, please contact our garden manager, Cory Lamping, at garden@hhfoodbank.org

Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Agency Staging Volunteers

The Hoosier Hills Food Bank is welcoming volunteers to assist with cleaning, sorting, stacking, and staging available food for agencies to select and load.

The Hoosier Hills Food Bank relies heavily upon volunteer support to complete its mission. 

People are needed between 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help with the staging of food products for pick up by agencies. The minimum age is 18. Volunteers must also be prepared and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. and maintain a positive attitude.

Contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@hhfoodbank.org or (812) 334-8374.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Closed-toed shoes only (No sandals, crocs, or flip flops.)
Minimum age 18. Ability to work with diverse groups. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Commitment to agency mission of rescuing food and eliminating hunger; non-judgmental approach. 


Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

The Hoosier Hills Food Bank is welcoming volunteers to assist with cleaning, sorting, stacking, and staging available food for agencies to select and load.

The Hoosier Hills Food Bank relies heavily upon volunteer support to complete its mission. 

People are needed between 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help with the staging of food products for pick up by agencies. The minimum age is 18. Volunteers must also be prepared and willing to lift up to 40 lbs. and maintain a positive attitude.

Contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@hhfoodbank.org or (812) 334-8374.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Closed-toed shoes only (No sandals, crocs, or flip flops.)
Minimum age 18. Ability to work with diverse groups. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Commitment to agency mission of rescuing food and eliminating hunger; non-judgmental approach. 


Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hoosier Hills Food Bank Wish List

WHY DONATE? Help out the food bank!

WHO WILL BENEFIT? Our agencies and clients.

DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm 

DONATION MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 697 Bloomington, IN 47402

CONTACT: Jake Bruner, (812) 334-8374, office@hhfoodbank.org

 

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

Food (Canned Goods, Boxed Food, Canned Soups!)Frozen Meat Fresh Produce Monetary Donations for food purchasing Used Books (For our Annual Book Sale)

 

OUR 1 BIG WISH:

Delivery Van or Box Truck

 

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL NEEDS:

Frozen MeatHoliday Meal ItemsCanned SoupsMonetary DonationsBulk Snacks for Children

 

 

Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

WHY DONATE? Help out the food bank!

WHO WILL BENEFIT? Our agencies and clients.

DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm 

DONATION MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 697 Bloomington, IN 47402

CONTACT: Jake Bruner, (812) 334-8374, office@hhfoodbank.org

 

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

Food (Canned Goods, Boxed Food, Canned Soups!)Frozen Meat Fresh Produce Monetary Donations for food purchasing Used Books (For our Annual Book Sale)

 

OUR 1 BIG WISH:

Delivery Van or Box Truck

 

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL NEEDS:

Frozen MeatHoliday Meal ItemsCanned SoupsMonetary DonationsBulk Snacks for Children

 

 

Organization: Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47404

Allow Groups: No