The Rindge Food Pantry is a volunteer-run food pantry and we are always happy to welcome new volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please call 603-899-5031 and leave us a message or email us at rindgefoodpantry@gmail.com. One of our volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible. There are many ways that you can volunteer.

We are currently seeking volunteer board members from the local community. The RFP Board of Directors meets typically 4-5 times a year. A board member is asked to volunteer for various tasks at the pantry and/or perform administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the food pantry.

Do you have an interest in managing the food pantry? We are currently seeking an individual with management/administrative experience who is interested in overseeing/managing the food pantry. Below are some examples of the duties and responsibilities that would be performed:

• Coordinating the registration of clients
• Responding to email and phone inquiries
• Ensuring the website and social media sites are up-to-date and accurate
• Maintaining the monthly volunteer’s work schedule
• Ordering food from our various providers
• Running reports required by our food/funding resources
• Attending and representing the pantry at various resource group meetings

Food Pantry Volunteers can help the pantry in several ways that are most suitable to the volunteer. Volunteers can help distribute food to its clients on Thursdays. Volunteers are usually scheduled for one or more days per month. Volunteers can also help stock the pantry shelves as needed.

Driver Volunteers collect food from various locations, namely: the NH Food Bank in Manchester, Hannaford and Market Basket in Rindge, and the USDA drop-off site in Keene. A good size car or truck is useful for these pick-ups but is not required. Currently, pick-ups are scheduled bi-weekly for Manchester,  weekly for Hannaford and Market Basket, and once a month for Keene. These scheduled pick-ups may change as needed.