Volunteer with Yad Ezra

Our Volunteer Community

Yad Ezra thrives thanks to our Volunteers! With just 10 staff members, we depend on 225 dedicated individuals who regularly contribute their time and talents to our food pantry operations.  

‘Hands-On’ Opportunities

Food Pantry

• Shop for the clients – curb-side pickup
• Sort, shelve, and stock food in the warehouse
• Weekly or as available

Client Intake

• Help clients complete Yad Ezra shopping lists
• Basic computer entry
• Weekly or as available

Russian-Speaking Volunteers

• Assist in client intake
• Weekly or as available

Giving Gardens

• Help maintain our educational garden and greenhouse
• Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings
• Contact: [email protected]

Sunday Deliveries

• Be “on call” for Sunday deliveries
• 10:00-11:00 AM

Weekly Schedule

Giving Gardens

• Sunday: 10 AM-12 PM
• Tuesday: 6-8 PM (June-September) 

Serving Sessions

• Monday & Wednesday: 10 AM-12 PM
• Thursday: 6-8 PM
• Sunday: 12-2 PM

Important: Please arrive 15 minutes before sessions begin!

Visitor Information

• Park on the west side of the building
• Enter through the “Volunteer Entrance” on Robina Street
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Special Events Needing Extra Volunteers

• Passover Distribution
• Thanksgiving Distribution 
• High Holiday Food Drive
• Annual Dinner
• New Projects

Our Commitment to Safety

Your safety is our priority. We maintain comprehensive security measures including:

• Locked entry points during sessions
• Armed security personnel as needed
• Increased police patrols during serving sessions
• Staff equipped with police alert systems

Yad Ezra has maintained a perfect safety record with no security incidents or threats to clients, volunteers, staff, or our facility.

Thank you for your dedication to our community!