Volunteers play a huge role in ensuring we’re getting food to our community. Whether you’re looking for a weekly volunteer shift or individual opportunities, we’d love to have you on the team!
Volunteer at SE Stark Free Food Market
Sunshine Division’s SE Stark Free Food Market
12436 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97233
Help provide free groceries and food assistance to families across East Portland by volunteering at Sunshine Division’s SE Stark Street Food Pantry. Staring in June 2026, we will be returning to a shopping-style format at the Stark Street food pantry!
Volunteer Opportunities
- Help fill custom food box orders in the warehouse
- Stock shelves, organize food, and prepare distributions
- Support Sunshine Division staff in serving local families
Who Can Volunteer
- Individuals
- Small groups and teams
- Students seeking community service hours
- Anyone interested in hunger relief and community support
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on volunteer experience
- Communication and customer service skills
- Organization and teamwork experience
- The opportunity to make an immediate impact in the communityVolunteer Shift Times
Volunteer Shift Times
Tuesday – Saturday
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ready to help? Fill out a volunteer application to get started.
Volunteer at NW Front Ave HQ
Sunshine Division’s NW Front Warehouse & Free Food Market
2121 NW Front Ave
Portland, OR 97208
Help provide free groceries and food assistance to families across East Portland by volunteering at Sunshine Division’s SE Stark Street Food Pantry. Staring in June 2026, we will be returning to a shopping-style format at the Stark Street food pantry!
Sunshine Division is now recruiting volunteers for our new headquarters near downtown Portland.
Volunteers at our NW Front location support multiple areas of our hunger relief operations, including warehouse projects, food sorting, box-building, and — beginning in early June — our new shopping-style Free Food Market.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Sort and organize incoming food donations
- Build food boxes for families across Portland
- Stock shelves and support warehouse operations
- Assist neighbors in our new shopping-style food pantry (coming in early June)
- Help prepare our new headquarters to serve the community
Who Can Volunteer
- Individuals
- Small groups and corporate teams
- Students seeking community service hours
- Community members passionate about hunger relief
Important Information
- Current Sunshine Division volunteers do not need to reapply
- Site-specific training and onboarding will be provided
- Our Volunteer Coordinator will follow up with next steps and start dates
Ready to help? Fill out a volunteer application to get started.
Food Pantry (NW Portland)
2121 NW Front Ave
Portland, OR 97209
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am-12:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday
11:00am-3:00pm
4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-2:00pm
Food Pantry (SE Portland)
12436 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233
Monday – Friday
9:00am-12:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
Mailing Address
PO Box 10106
Portland, OR 97296
Sunshine Division is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tax ID #: 93-0429354