Summer Meals

In partnership with community organizations, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle provides healthy summer meals to children and teens while school is not in session. Volunteers are a critical and valuable resource for our operations, and we could not do it all without you.

We are looking for volunteer drivers to deliver freshly prepared meals to summer feeding sites in Raleigh. Volunteer drivers will report to the Food Shuttle's Raleigh Warehouse (1001 Blair Drive, Ste. 120, Raleigh, NC 27603) to pick up meals in food carriers to deliver meals to children and teens at designated sites in Wake County. These drivers are asked to use their personal vehicles to transport the meals to the sites.

Delivering in a Food Shuttle staff vehicle may be an option for those already qualified to drive. Please check in with the Volunteer Team at Volunteers@FoodShuttle.org if this applies to you. If you're interested in driving a staff vehicle and committing to at least five shifts, please let us know so we can consider certifying you to drive.

To see more information and images of the food containers, please view our Summer Meals Guide 2025.

Qualifications

• Drivers must be 18 or older but may have a younger family member or friend ride along for the volunteer shift. For our younger volunteers, we ask that they be old enough to help lift the containers.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Closed-toed/heel shoes, a sleeved shirt, and a hair covering (i.e. hat or hair net) are required to enter our kitchen at the Malone Center.

• Must have a valid driver's license upon arrival.

We are committed to providing a safe volunteer experience that adheres to the recommendations put forth by Feeding America and health and government officials. With careful planning and attention to detail, we can safely and effectively engage individuals and groups in addressing food insecurity. *If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, a cough, or shortness of breath, or are exposed to COVID-19, please email or call us to reschedule your volunteer shift.

*These opportunities are NOT eligible for Court-Ordered or Lawyer-Recommended community service hours. 

Volunteer Waiver