Volunteer with us
Nourishing our communities is our collective kuleana. Mahalo to all our volunteers who help make this work possible.
We are always looking for volunteers to help sort, pack, and distribute food at our kūpuna pantries and pop-up community distributions. Email pantries@wcchc.com or call (808)697-3709 to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Volunteers must be able to stand for a long duration of time and lift up to 25 pounds. The minimum age to volunteer is 18 years old. Children 13-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
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Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes during their shift. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and water.
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Kūpuna pantry volunteers should arrive at the pantry at 9:30 a.m. We begin distributing food to kūpuna at 10:00 a.m. We close the pantry when we run out of food or until the last kupuna is served. A typical pantry ends between 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
If you can’t stay for a whole shift, let our pantry manager know by emailing pantries@wcchc.com.