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Volunteer With Us

General Volunteer Inquiry Form

How volunteering makes a difference

Every weekend, thousands of children go hungry. With your help, we can have an impact. Make a difference by volunteering today.

We rely on our volunteers’ hard work at every step as we aim to support more and more students. Volunteers pack the bags, prepare the food that needs it, and then deliver the bags to schools across the city. Find the right opportunity for you!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Individuals can join any of our weekly volunteer sessions at our facility in Timonium. We are happy to arrange additional times to accommodate community groups or businesses.

Volunteers in action

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What Our Volunteers Are Saying

Making families’ lives a little less stressful by supplying a weekly backpack gives me a warm feeling inside. Just what I was looking for as a volunteer. I’ve been a volunteer at Weekend Backpacks the past three plus and hope to be one many years from now!

— Paddy
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What Our Volunteers Are Saying

Weekend Backpacks found me through Divine intervention…. A bumper sticker. I am passionate about children and their well-being – it fills my heart and soul with so much joy to be a part of a compassionate group, from all walks of life, who come together to support children and families with a basic need. The different volunteer opportunities allow me to pack the bags and deliver them to the schools where I see firsthand the program’s impact. I love the camaraderie, social interactions, and the sense of accomplishment I feel and best of all – I always feel welcome at Weekend Backpacks.

— Karen
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What Our Volunteers Are Saying

I really appreciate being around the leaders and other volunteers; they are truly altruistic. Everything I do here serves a greater purpose, and hopefully makes me a better person. To whom much is given, much is required.

— Bill
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What Our Volunteers Are Saying

I volunteer with Weekend Backpacks because I know that my efforts will have an immediate impact on the community. The Sunday night packing sessions are easy to fit into my schedule and it is a fun way to become involved in a meaningful cause.

— Alec
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Don’t have time? Give in another way

Rising food costs increase food insecurity as well as our financial needs. Help us defray the cost of each bag by making a donation below.

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