Yad Ezra is a volunteer-driven organization. Our small staff of six relies on a dedicated volunteer corps of 150 individuals who regularly give their time, energy, talent and expertise to assist the clients and staff in all areas of the food pantry’s operation.

‘Hands On’ Volunteer Opportunities

  • Food Pantry
    Assist clients through the food pantry.  Sort, shelve and stock food in the warehouse.
    Time commitment: weekly, or as available.
  • Client Intake
    Assist clients in completing Yad Ezra shopping list. Basic computer entry.
    Time commitment: weekly, or as available.
  • Russian Speaking Volunteers
    Assist in food pantry and client intake
    Time commitment: weekly, or as available
  • Giving Gardens
    Assist in our educational garden and greenhouse on Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings with basic garden maintenance.
    Contact [email protected] for more information.
  • Sunday Deliveries
    Be “on call” to make Sunday deliveries.
    Time commitment: from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

Giving Gardens
Sunday: 10am-12pm
Tuesday: 6pm-8pm (During Harvest Season)

Serving Sessions
Monday and Wednesday: 10am-12pm
Thursday: 6pm-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-8pm

*Volunteers must arrive approximately 15 minutes before the session begins

Parking is on the west side of the building. Please enter off of Robina Street in the door that says “Volunteer Entrance.”  (Children under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult)

Special Highlights of Yad Ezra’s Calendar that Benefit from Extra Volunteer Time

  • Passover Distribution
  • Yom Kippur Food Drive
    Volunteers are needed to help pick up, weigh, sort, box and shelve donated food from more than 20 synagogues and organizations.
  • Annual Dinner
  • New Projects

Behind The Scenes Volunteer Opportunities

  • Fundraising Committee
    Work on a committee to help raise funds to support the organization through special events or projects, direct mail, solicitations, endowments, grants, memorial funds, etc. Time commitment: once a month meetings, or as needed for specific effort.
  • Public Relations
    Be a part of a “Speakers Bureau” and go into schools/organizations/groups to talk about Yad Ezra. Volunteers are needed to write press releases and contact local newspapers and/or television stations about covering Yad Ezra. Time commitment: once a month, or as needed.

Interested in volunteering?
Learn more and sign up for current volunteer opportunities.

Want to bring a group to volunteer?
Contact Ruth Nadler, Client/Volunteer | Graphics and Communications at [email protected] or call the office (248) 548-3663.