Volunteers Needed!
Family Kitchen is experiencing record-breaking demand — in May alone, we served 6,859 in house meals in Bend, a 24% increase from April.
To meet this growing need, we're seeking volunteers to help prepare and serve meals as well help with clean up. It’s easy to get involved, with flexible shift days, times, and roles available. Whether you're new or returning, your time makes a real impact.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please reach out to:
volunteer@familykitchen.org 541-760-5677
Thank You for Your Support
People like you help make our community a better place
for everyone to live. It is only because of generous donors that we are able to provide meals for those in need throughout Central Oregon every day. We appreciate all you do!
All donations are tax-deductible.
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Our Meal Coordinators are the leads during our daily meal services. This role oversees weekly meal services in Bend from production, to serving, to clean up. Working with volunteer teams, you will support food prep, answer volunteer questions, uphold health and safety standards, oversee the dining room during meal service, and serve nutritious meals.
Required hours are:
Tuesdays, 2 - 6:30
Wednesdays, 8 - 2
Fridays, 8 - 2
Saturdays, 8 - 12:30
And 4 additional hours during the week
This is a part-time, hourly position totaling 25 hours / week.
$16-$19 per hour depending on experience
Employees are welcome and encouraged to eat during shifts.
To apply, forward a resume to Tori Wild, Operations Manager (tori@familykitchen.org). Please also include a blurb about yourself, and why you’d like to work at Family Kitchen.
Interviews will be held in person ASAP, and hiring is expected to take place no later than 2/14/25.
The full job description can be found on the Careers page of our website!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/473654559_18477687661054138_3716553346006755153_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=ls1bK-FirNkQ7kNvwF8RfD0&_nc_oc=AdnjBev0lWcSYdekuRH__ZKO_Ed3NF45NCMUL_Kwca81SFcBk2oqb2vhIUPR9tPvuu8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2RKdsV0Oy0p_kl4fdc2z8Q&oh=00_AfU0V2UHv-FuxAAZgAmbNYAEaZNKs92hltVtYZ84gHy3rg&oe=68971FA5)
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Are you available to help feed your neighbors tomorrow, 10/22? Recruit a friend or two and let’s make a hot, delicious meal happen! We are looking for several people to join, so please reach out to Clara if you’re able to.](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/464304472_1592281915046053_4861406474883146811_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=BquuJQssz9wQ7kNvwEYOwOg&_nc_oc=AdlusgU-Eh-skYHzznQ82QNEPeLimsS_ZxkdSpZqUqdk9ImIiW7sKMX8zRpA8M75zlk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2RKdsV0Oy0p_kl4fdc2z8Q&oh=00_AfWQnnpBiQBKbS1Npnw_qZQsEqyJpg3QuFnJ27n9w1uktQ&oe=689731DA)
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We need a few extra hands to help prep and serve dinner in Bend tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4-7! If you’d like to join us, please sign up on our website or reach out to our wonderful new Volunteer Coordinator, Clara, at clara@familykitchen.org.
❤️ THANK YOU! ❤️](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/462944032_1320308458955220_1498221156088314695_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=WBuHCo5s7ZcQ7kNvwHoVozh&_nc_oc=Adm5zR5xvqDAPTbD8hQ5QIJzSizWziWt1eqqzMUCh8KxUyAMBnQX01Nz2JAYrLEIRFk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2RKdsV0Oy0p_kl4fdc2z8Q&oh=00_AfXHIH9Qy2Zt0LV5XbQ69-U8eKZjkjd_qJzb38eiErNtsw&oe=6897267D)
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There’s one more position at our Bend kitchen up for grabs!
This part-time Meal Coordinator role requires about 20 hours per week, including weekends. Comfortability working in a kitchen and leading a group of volunteers are a must. We’d love your help feeding the Bend community!
If you or someone you know may be interested, please inquire or send a resume to tori@familykitchen.org 😊](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/462252640_509142835232540_4291433425304943822_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=TbrCZGwZwagQ7kNvwFy_LK5&_nc_oc=AdnqiY0WfDP7B3BgYFX52-L4DiEV4f1_gKBr1L9Bolqrp2YResMKxogar69CiZJofqc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2RKdsV0Oy0p_kl4fdc2z8Q&oh=00_AfW5LiKnIexkT9lpcuiDBniJjAZqWjfn2dlLFvLkDLHtdA&oe=68973741)
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New career opportunity alert! 🚨
Our Bend kitchen is hiring a Volunteer + Meal Coordinator. This position requires both culinary and leadership skills, plus an affinity for making community connections.
If that’s you or someone you know, please inquire or send a resume to tori@familykitchen.org. Thank you!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/473190574_18476976787054138_813701464540684049_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=8NPvU7Xpkr8Q7kNvwGz5885&_nc_oc=Adk1VXM7cIkhlePuyt9R9xNdLtjoEEbJTwsbY_eoChmuqJUypGYTL5bMV_DVSKCFgnk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2RKdsV0Oy0p_kl4fdc2z8Q&oh=00_AfXl6oF1paUZHA4RL_O7oqEIrkh_-_Bu_G8T30untzMlKA&oe=68971A16)
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We need your help TOMORROW! (Thursday, 9/12)
Five people stepping up to help us make lasagna tomorrow from 4-7pm in the Bend kitchen would provide 500 meals for our community ❤️
We’ve said it before and we mean it: we can’t do what we do without our wonderful volunteers. If you’re able to join us tomorrow, please sign up on our website or email us at info@familykitchen.org. Thank you so much!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/473062226_18476971894054138_834109480187978126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=_6zxN_fKaakQ7kNvwGWe57G&_nc_oc=Adk7M_XdlJZyMbS__GMo2GfnKJ-heHvZpw-sX8sTGIZQcfFEuOPjT9S4g1Eq7MTWIW4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2RKdsV0Oy0p_kl4fdc2z8Q&oh=00_AfU3o6NI0w1L87wxVwLbKO66JNRmq9OLIIiSLbPU__yUDQ&oe=68973888)